Planning Manager (Infrastructure)

Parsons Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Planning Manager to lead planning for infrastructure projects and buildings in Abu Dhabi. The role requires extensive experience in PMC environments and strong proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and cost control tools.

You will manage baselines, forecasts, and cashflow with an emphasis on timely delivery and stakeholder collaboration. Ideal candidates have 12+ years in planning, including 5+ years in a managerial role, and GCC project exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years in planning with 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Experience in GCC region with infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, utilities, buildings).
• Proficient in Primavera P6, MS Project, Primavera Risk Analysis, cost control tools.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate and validate baseline programs by contractors and consultants.
• Monitor progress against schedules and milestones for timely delivery.
• Maintain internal PMC tracking tools and dashboards for reporting.
• Coordinate with supervision consultants and contractors on schedules and deliverables.
• Lead progress meetings and provide planning insights.
• Engage with consultants to ensure realistic forecasting and mitigate slippages.
• Prepare monthly and weekly progress reports with S-curves and variances.
• Collaborate with PMC team for forecasting and cost reporting inputs.
• Update cashflow forecasts aligned with status and delivery timelines.
• Review cashflow submissions for accuracy and contract compliance.

Skills

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Primavera Risk Analysis

Cost control software

Job description

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Job Description:

Planning Manager (Infrastructure)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Planning Manager to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working within PMC environments, managing both infrastructure and building projects such as roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, and public service facilities.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee the review, evaluation, and validation of project baseline programs submitted by contractors and consultants.
• Monitor and track progress against approved schedules and milestones, ensuring timely project delivery.
• Develop and maintain internal PMC tracking tools and project dashboards for comprehensive reporting purposes.
• Coordinate with construction supervision consultants and contractors to ensure alignment on schedules, progress updates, and deliverables.
• Lead progress meetings and provide strategic input on planning-related issues.
• Engage regularly with consultants and contractors to ensure realistic forecasting and mitigate risks of slippages.
• Prepare and review monthly and weekly progress reports, including S-curves and variance analyses.
• Work with other PMC team members for accurate forecasting and progress inputs for cost reporting.
• Collaborate with consultants and contractors to generate and regularly update cashflow forecasts aligned with current project status and project delivery timelines.
• Review cashflow submissions for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with contract requirements.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years experience in planning, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Must have experience within the GCC Region. Strong background in infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, utilities, and buildings including schools and other public sector buildings.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Primavera Risk Analysis, and cost control software.
• Solid understanding of project controls, progress measurement techniques, and cost-time integration.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience within Abu Dhabi government-funded projects is a strong advantage.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and complex interfaces.
• Preference for experience in infrastructure projects alongside building projects, including roads, bridges, etc.
• Preferably an Arabic speaker.

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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