Senior Infrastructure Planning & Controls Lead — Dubai

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 424,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong career progression

Exposure to advanced planning systems

Competitive senior-level compensation

Job summary

Parsons is looking for a Senior Planning Manager – Infrastructure Controls in Dubai, UAE. This role offers strategic leadership for managing large-scale infrastructure planning and project control operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in the field, including work on highways and bridges.

Key responsibilities include leading planning functions, developing master schedules, and overseeing contractor compliance. In addition, the position offers competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in infrastructure projects, including UAE exposure.
• Strong background in highways, bridges, and large‑scale infrastructure developments.
• Proven leadership in managing planning teams and complex project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end planning and project controls functions covering scheduling, risk tracking, change control, and reporting.
• Develop integrated master schedules aligning multiple project packages and dependencies.
• Identify delays, risks, and critical path impacts while recommending corrective actions.

Skills

Project planning and scheduling

Infrastructure project controls

Risk management and delay analysis techniques

Primavera P6 and Power BI reporting

Claims evaluation and contract administration

Performance tracking and forecasting

Leadership and team development

Digital planning tools and automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

Parsons is looking for a Senior Planning Manager – Infrastructure Controls in Dubai, UAE. This role offers strategic leadership for managing large-scale infrastructure planning and project control operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in the field, including work on highways and bridges.

Key responsibilities include leading planning functions, developing master schedules, and overseeing contractor compliance. In addition, the position offers competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunities.