Planning Manager - Infrastructure

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Planning Manager - Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi to lead integrated programme planning, scheduling and control across multiple infra packages. The role focuses on developing and maintaining schedules, reviewing contractor plans, assessing delays and identifying mitigation strategies with project stakeholders.

The candidate will coordinate planning activities, support EOT assessments and prepare regular schedule performance reports, utilizing Primavera P6 and multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 15 years in planning and scheduling infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 with experience in integrated master schedules and contractor baseline reviews.
• Strong ability to coordinate planning across utilities, structures, landscape and other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated master scheduling across multiple infrastructure packages.
• Review contractor baseline programmes and monitor progress against milestones.
• Prepare schedule performance reports and support Extension of Time assessments.
• Coordinate planning activities with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Multidisciplinary coordination

Progress monitoring

Contractual time assessments

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Planning Manager - Infrastructure Job Snapshot - Role: Planning Manager - Infrastructure - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Project-Program Management - Experience: Minimum 15 years in planning and scheduling multidisciplinary infrastructure projects - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Planning Manager - Infrastructure to join its project team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on integrated programme planning, construction scheduling, progress monitoring, and schedule management across multiple infrastructure construction packages. The successful candidate will lead the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules, review contractor baseline programmes, assess construction progress, identify potential delays, and recommend mitigation and recovery strategies. The position also involves evaluating time-related contractual matters, supporting Extension of Time (EOT) assessments and claims, preparing schedule performance reports, and coordinating planning activities with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders. Candidates must have a Bachelor 's degree in Engineering, at least 15 years of relevant infrastructure planning and scheduling experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6. Strong knowledge of multidisciplinary construction sequencing, project interfaces, and programme coordination is essential. Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Project-Program Management - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Programme Planning and Scheduling
• Lead integrated programme planning across multiple infrastructure construction packages.
• Develop and maintain the integrated master schedule for assigned infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate construction schedules across utilities, structures, landscape, and other engineering disciplines.
• Identify dependencies and interfaces between construction packages.
• Review construction sequencing and programme coordination requirements.
• Validate the feasibility of proposed schedules and associated resource allocations.
• Maintain schedule integrity throughout project execution.
• Coordinate programme updates to reflect construction progress and approved project changes.
• Contractor Programme Review
• Review contractor baseline construction programmes against project and contractual requirements.
• Evaluate updated contractor schedules and associated planning documentation.
• Support the Engineer 's consent process in accordance with applicable contract conditions and Parsons procedures.
• Assess programme logic, activity sequencing, interfaces, and resource feasibility.
• Identify inconsistencies or deficiencies in submitted construction schedules.
• Coordinate planning comments and clarification requirements with contractors.
• Support the finalization of contractor programmes and related planning submissions.
• Maintain appropriate records of programme reviews and associated correspondence.
• Construction Progress Monitoring and Control
• Monitor actual construction progress against approved baseline and updated programmes.
• Analyse contractor progress submissions and schedule updates.
• Identify delays, schedule slippage, and critical construction events.
• Assess the effects of progress deviations on project milestones and completion requirements.
• Maintain planning trackers, progress logs, and schedule monitoring records.
• Coordinate with project teams to verify reported progress information.
• Recommend appropriate mitigation and recovery measures.
• Support consistent progress monitoring across multiple construction packages.
• Schedule Risk Assessment and Recovery Planning
• Identify scheduling risks, construction interface conflicts, and potential programme constraints.
• Contribute planning information to project risk registers.
• Support the development of schedule risk mitigation strategies.
• Assess the potential effects of construction delays on project delivery.
• Develop and evaluate alternative scheduling scenarios.
• Conduct what-if analyses to assess possible programme outcomes.
• Review proposed recovery programmes and corrective scheduling measures.
• Provide planning recommendations to support informed project decisions.
• Extension of Time and Delay Analysis
• Support technical assessments of Extension of Time claims.
• Review time-related contractual submissions and supporting programme information.
• Apply recognized delay analysis methodologies, including time impact analysis and window analysis.
• Assess relevant construction events and their effects on programme completion.
• Evaluate concurrent delay where applicable.
• Review schedule records and contemporaneous project information supporting delay assessments.
• Prepare planning observations and technical input for time-related claims evaluations.
• Coordinate with relevant project personnel regarding contractual scheduling matters.
• Progress Measurement and Performance Management
• Coordinate the development and agreement of the project Progress Measurement System (PMS).
• Support the establishment of appropriate project planning and progress Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor construction progress using agreed measurement procedures.
• Review contractor progress reporting against established performance requirements.
• Maintain accurate schedule performance records.
• Identify progress trends and matters requiring management attention.
• Support consistent progress measurement across project packages.
• Coordinate with stakeholders regarding planning and performance reporting requirements.
• Project Reporting and Schedule Analysis
• Prepare weekly and monthly planning and progress reports.
• Develop programme analysis reports and schedule performance summaries.
• Prepare planning dashboards and milestone presentations.
• Communicate critical schedule information to project management and relevant stakeholders.
• Report significant delays, programme risks, and potential recovery actions.
• Maintain accurate records supporting schedule assessments and reporting.
• Present programme information in a clear and structured manner.
• Support management reviews through timely and reliable planning information.
• Planning Coordination and Stakeholder Management
• Lead planning coordination meetings with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Prepare concise meeting minutes and maintain records of agreed planning actions.
• Coordinate programme interfaces between multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Support responses to contractor notices using relevant programme and contractual information.
• Communicate planning concerns and schedule requirements to relevant project personnel.
• Coordinate the finalization of contractor programmes, progress reports, and claims-related documentation.
• Support the resolution of scheduling conflicts affecting multiple construction packages.
• Maintain effective working relationships with project planning stakeholders.
• Contractual Schedule Administration
• Maintain contemporaneous records relevant to construction progress and programme performance.
• Review programme information supporting contractual notices and correspondence.
• Prepare or support the issuance of schedule performance notices when required.
• Maintain traceable records of significant scheduling events.
• Coordinate with relevant personnel regarding time-related contractual matters.
• Support the assessment of contractor submissions using schedule and contractual information.
• Ensure planning documentation is maintained in accordance with applicable project procedures.
• Planning Team Leadership
• Manage and mentor planning engineers assigned to project activities.
• Provide technical leadership on infrastructure planning and scheduling matters.
• Review planning deliverables prepared by team members.
• Guide planning engineers in programme analysis and progress monitoring.
• Support consistent application of project scheduling procedures.
• Coordinate planning team activities across relevant construction packages.
• Promote effective collaboration and technical quality within the planning function.
• Provide oversight of assigned planning and scheduling responsibilities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in planning and scheduling infrastructure projects.
• Experience with multidisciplinary infrastructure projects involving utilities, structures, landscape, and associated construction activities.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and scheduling principles.
• Knowledge of construction interfaces and multidisciplinary coordination requirements.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Ability to review contractor baseline programmes and updated construction schedules.
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated project schedules.
• Ability to analyse construction progress and identify schedule delays.
• Understanding of schedule risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Ability to coordinate planning activities across multiple construction packages.
• Knowledge of project progress monitoring and schedule performance reporting.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated people-management and team leadership capabilities.
• Experience working on major infrastructure or utilities programmes in the GCC region.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant industry best practices and regulations.

Technical and Professional Competencies

• Infrastructure programme planning and scheduling.
• Integrated master schedule development.
• Primavera P6.
• Contractor baseline programme review.
• Multidisciplinary construction sequencing.
• Infrastructure package interface coordination.
• Construction progress monitoring and control.
• Schedule risk assessment.
• Delay identification and schedule recovery planning.
• What-if schedule analysis.
• Extension of Time assessments.
• Time impact analysis.
• Window delay analysis.
• Concurrent delay assessment.
• Progress Measurement Systems.
• Project planning KPIs.
• Schedule performance dashboards.
• Weekly and monthly progress reporting.
• Construction milestone monitoring.
• Contractual schedule administration.
• Contractor notices and programme correspondence.
• Planning coordination meetings.
• Schedule performance records.
• Planning engineer management and mentoring.
• Multidisciplinary stakeholder coordination.

Working at Parsons

As a Planning Manager - Infrastructure, you will lead programme planning and scheduling activities across multidisciplinary infrastructure construction packages in Abu Dhabi. The position involves coordinating complex construction schedules, assessing progress and delays, supporting contractual time assessments, and providing technical leadership to planning engineers. Working with project management teams, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders, you will contribute to effective schedule management, reliable progress reporting, and the identification of practical measures to address programme risks.

Parsons promotes technical excellence, collaboration, professional development, and employee wellbeing.

About Parsons Corporation

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, technical consulting, design, and project services for infrastructure and transportation developments. Its multidisciplinary teams support planning, engineering coordination, construction supervision, and project delivery. The company emphasizes technical expertise, effective project management, innovation, and collaborative working practices.

Parsons is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Qualified candidates with extensive infrastructure planning experience, strong Primavera P6 capabilities, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary programme scheduling activities are encouraged to apply through Parsons ' official recruitment channels.