Planning Engineer - Infrastructure Projects

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 179,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Planning Engineer for infrastructure projects in Dubai. The role focuses on project planning, scheduling, progress control, delay analysis, and claims assessment across roads, utilities, landscaping, and structures.

You will manage baselines, master schedules, and contractor programs to support timely delivery. The ideal candidate holds a civil/related engineering degree with at least seven years of planning experience, Primavera P6 expertise, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum seven years of planning and scheduling experience on infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, interface management, sequencing and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor baseline schedules and align with contract requirements and Parsons practices.
• Develop integrated Master Schedules covering multiple infrastructure packages and interdependencies.
• Assess delays, slippage, critical activities, and risks; propose mitigations to recover time.
• Perform What-If analyses to evaluate schedule impacts before changes are issued.
• Prepare regular progress reports with schedule analysis and clear recommendations.
• Coordinate with contractors and the Employer to resolve planning and scheduling issues.

Skills

Project scheduling

Master scheduling

Critical path analysis

Delay analysis

Time Impact Analysis

Progress measurement

Recovery schedules

Contract administration

Stakeholder coordination

What-If analysis

Schedule integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Planning Engineer - Infrastructure Projects Job Snapshot

Role: Planning Engineer - Infrastructure Projects

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Production Engineering/Planning/Scheduling

Experience: Minimum 7 years of planning and scheduling experience on infrastructure and community development projects

Job Type: Full-time

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Production Engineering/Planning/Scheduling Salary: 16000-24000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Planning Engineer - Infrastructure Projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity focused on project planning, scheduling, progress control, delay analysis, and claims assessment for major community development infrastructure. Parsons Corporation is hiring an experienced planning professional to manage baseline and master schedules, evaluate contractor programs, monitor project progress, assess time impacts, and support timely delivery across roads, utilities, landscaping, structures, and related infrastructure packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contractor baseline schedules and provide recommendations in line with contract requirements and Parsons planning practices.
• Validate proposed project resources against planned construction activities and completion dates.
• Develop integrated Master Schedules covering multiple infrastructure packages and their interdependencies.
• Assess the impact of individual package delays on wider project milestones and completion objectives.
• Review updated and progress schedules submitted by contractors for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify potential delays, slippage, critical activities, and emerging schedule risks.
• Recommend practical mitigation measures and corrective actions to recover lost time.
• Perform What-If analysis to evaluate potential schedule impacts before changes or instructions are finalized.
• Assess time implications arising from variations, change events, and other potential project disruptions.
• Provide alternative scheduling scenarios and advice to project management before contractor instructions are issued.
• Prepare regular progress reports supported by schedule analysis and clear recommendations.
• Produce monthly planning reports covering milestones, schedule performance, delays, risks, and recovery actions.
• Prepare presentations that communicate progress against interim and major project milestones.
• Perform detailed assessment of Extension of Time and disruption claims.
• Apply Time Impact Analysis, Window Analysis, and other recognized delay analysis methodologies.
• Evaluate contractor delay submissions and assess concurrent delay where applicable.
• Review contractor notices and detailed particulars using programming data, construction logic, and contractual provisions.
• Prepare reasoned analytical responses to contractor claims and schedule-related correspondence.
• Coordinate with contractors and the Employer to resolve planning and scheduling issues.
• Work with the client to finalize contractor programs, progress reports, and schedule-related claims.
• Participate in kick-off, technical, service coordination, and progress review meetings.
• Provide planning input during project meetings and prepare clear and concise minutes where required.
• Develop trackers and logs for critical issues arising during design and construction.
• Establish and agree Progress Measurement Systems and key indicators with consultants and contractors.
• Monitor actual progress against the agreed measurement system and approved schedules.
• Maintain accurate contemporary records supporting project controls and claims assessment.
• Issue or support delay notices where contractor performance falls behind contractual requirements.
• Prepare slow-performance correspondence where progress is insufficient against approved schedules.
• Maintain clear historical records of schedule changes, delays, mitigation actions, and contractor performance.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline from a recognized institution. A minimum of seven years of planning and scheduling experience is required on relevant infrastructure projects. Suitable project experience should include utilities, roads, landscaping, structures, community development, or similar multidisciplinary civil works. Experience working on infrastructure and utilities projects in the Gulf region is preferred. Candidates should have a strong understanding of construction processes, interface management, sequencing, and coordination requirements across complex infrastructure packages. Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 is required. The successful candidate should also understand delay analysis, Extension of Time claims, disruption assessment, progress measurement, and contract-based schedule management. Strong written and spoken communication skills are essential for reporting, presentations, meetings, claims responses, and stakeholder coordination. A thorough understanding of industry best practices, project controls principles, and applicable regulations is required.

Skills Set

Production Engineering/Planning/Scheduling Primavera P6 Project planning Project scheduling Master scheduling Baseline schedules Progress schedules Critical path analysis Delay analysis Time Impact Analysis Window Analysis Extension of Time Disruption claims Concurrent delay Progress measurement Progress Measurement Systems Project controls Infrastructure planning Community development Roads planning Utilities planning Landscape projects Structural works Resource validation What-If analysis Schedule risk analysis Mitigation planning Recovery schedules Contractor claims Change management Variation assessment Progress reporting Monthly reporting Milestone tracking Schedule integration Tracker management Delay notices Contract administration Construction sequencing Stakeholder coordination Client reporting Contemporary records

Why Join Us

Dubai 's expanding infrastructure and community development market creates strong demand for experienced Civil Engineering planning professionals who can manage complex schedules, claims, interfaces, and project controls across multiple work packages. This role provides exposure to advanced planning techniques, Primavera P6, delay analysis, Extension of Time assessment, contractor performance management, and major infrastructure delivery. The experience can support progression into Senior Planning Engineer, Planning Manager, Project Controls Manager, or broader program management responsibilities.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, infrastructure, technology, construction supervision, and program management services for complex projects worldwide. Its Middle East teams support major transportation, utilities, community development, and urban infrastructure programs through multidisciplinary engineering, project controls, construction management, and structured project delivery.