Planning Engineer (Infrastructures)

Parsons Oman; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a talented Planning Engineer to oversee the scheduling of infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6. The role includes developing Master Schedules, preparing progress reports, and coordinating with contractors and clients to ensure project milestones are achieved effectively. Join us and help shape the future of infrastructure in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in planning and scheduling relevant Infrastructure projects.
• Registered as practicing engineer in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi or UAE Equivalency Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and convey the Engineer’s consent to the Contractor’s Baseline schedule.
• Develop a Master Schedule integrating multiple packages.
• Prepare regular progress reports with program analysis and recommendations.

Skills

Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6

Good written and oral communication skills in English

Ability to use good judgment and work with others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Planning Engineer (Infrastructures) to join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Review and convey the Engineer’s consent to the Contractor’s Baseline schedule of works in line with Contract conditions, and using Parsons Recommended Practices
• Validation of compatibility of project resources for timely completion of the project.
• Develop a Master Schedule integrating multiple packages considering their interdependencies to identify and reflect the impact of one schedule/project on others.
• Evaluate & verify the planning and scheduling information from the updated / progress schedules. Identify the potential areas of delay/slippage, highlight the critical events & suggest mitigation measures / corrective actions.
• Exercise “What if” analysis to assess the time impact of each change, variation, and potential event at an early stage and provide alternative courses of action & advice before issuing instructions to contractors.
• Prepare regular progress reports / monthly reports with program analysis and recommendations, addressing program issues to ensure timely project completion, and preparing presentations regarding the work's progress concerning interim and major milestones.
• Detailed assessment of the claims including Extension of Time, Disruption, etc. using leading delay analysis methodologies including time impact analysis & window analysis with the strong skill to demonstrate the contractor’s concurrent delay.
• Discuss, coordinate, and resolve the planning and scheduling problems with the contractor and the Employer.
• Coordination with the Client to finalize the contractor’s programs, reports, and claims.
• Attending various meetings including kick-off, technical, service coordination, progress review, etc. providing valuable inputs, and preparing concise & precise minutes of meetings.
• Preparation of Trackers / Logs to monitor critical issues during the Design and Construction stages of the Project.
• Agree on the progress measurement system (PMS) and key indicators with the consultants/contractors during the project for monitoring purposes.
• Ability to communicate clearly to conduct presentations to management and interface effectively with a diverse group of professionals. Provide the reasoned & analytic response to the contractor notices and detailed particulars using programming data, sound construction practices, and contractual provisions.
• Proper record keeping of project contemporary records.
• Issue delay notices for the contractor’s culpable delay and/or slow performance letters recording areas where the contractor’s performance is behind the schedule.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized university/ institution.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in planning and scheduling relevant Infrastructure projects related Storm water, roads, sewerage and other utilities, etc.
• Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Registered as practicing engineer’s in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi or having UAE Equivalency Certificate shall be Preferred.

Desired Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
• Ability to use good judgment and work with others is required.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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