Senior Planning Engineer - Infrastructure Projects

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai seeks a Senior Planning Engineer to manage planning, scheduling, and project controls for major infrastructure and community development projects. The role emphasizes construction programme evaluation, integrated scheduling, progress monitoring, delay analysis, and coordination across multiple packages.

A minimum of 12 years' planning experience with Primavera P6 proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of planning and scheduling experience on major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Review baseline construction schedules against contractual requirements and Parsons practices.
• Develop integrated master schedules covering multiple packages and their dependencies.
• Monitor progress, identify delays, and track critical milestones.
• Prepare regular progress reports and management presentations on schedule performance.
• Coordinate with contractors and the client to finalize programmes and submissions.

Skills

Primavera P6 scheduling

Baseline schedule assessment

Integrated master schedule

Delay analysis

Progress monitoring

Contractor coordination

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Planning Engineer - Infrastructure Projects

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Project Management

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to manage planning, scheduling, and project control activities for major infrastructure and community development projects.

The position focuses on construction programme evaluation, integrated scheduling, progress monitoring, delay analysis, and coordination across multiple project packages.

The successful candidate will bring at least 12 years of relevant planning and scheduling experience, supported by strong Primavera P6 proficiency and practical knowledge of infrastructure construction.

Working with contractors, consultants, and the client, the Senior Planning Engineer will assess programme performance, identify schedule risks, evaluate time-related claims, and recommend corrective measures to support timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Baseline Schedule Review

• Review contractors ' baseline construction schedules against contractual requirements and Parsons Recommended Practices.
• Evaluate proposed project programmes and communicate the Engineer 's consent where appropriate.
• Assess resource allocations and determine whether planned resources are compatible with project completion requirements.
• Develop integrated master schedules covering multiple construction packages and their dependencies.
• Identify scheduling interfaces between projects and assess how changes to individual activities may affect overall programme delivery.
• Coordinate with contractors and the client to finalize construction programmes and scheduling submissions.

Progress Monitoring and Schedule Control

• Examine updated construction schedules and verify the accuracy of reported progress.
• Identify potential delays, schedule slippage, and critical activities affecting project milestones.
• Recommend mitigation measures and corrective actions where programme performance falls behind planned targets.
• Establish and agree on progress measurement systems and key performance indicators with consultants and contractors.
• Prepare monitoring trackers and issue logs covering critical design and construction activities.
• Maintain contemporary project records supporting schedule assessments and contractual reviews.

Delay Analysis and Extension of Time Claims

• Conduct detailed assessments of Extension of Time claims, disruption claims, and other schedule-related submissions.
• Apply recognized delay analysis methodologies, including Time Impact Analysis and Window Analysis.
• Evaluate contractor delay events and identify concurrent delays where supported by programme evidence.
• Perform what-if schedule analysis to assess the potential time consequences of changes, variations, and emerging project events.
• Develop alternative scheduling scenarios and provide recommendations before instructions are issued to contractors.
• Prepare reasoned responses to contractor notices and claims using programme records, construction practices, and contractual provisions.
• Issue delay notices and correspondence concerning contractor-responsible delays or slow progress, as required.
• Support contractual assessments through accurate schedule analysis and documented project records.

Project Reporting and Management Presentations

• Prepare regular progress reports and monthly programme assessments.
• Present construction schedule performance against interim and major project milestones.
• Highlight critical scheduling issues, potential completion risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Develop progress presentations for management and project stakeholders.
• Provide analytical input on programme matters affecting project execution and completion.

Contractor and Client Coordination

• Work with contractors, consultants, and the Employer to resolve planning and scheduling issues.
• Coordinate with the client on construction programme approvals, progress reports, and time-related claims.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings, technical discussions, service coordination meetings, and progress reviews.
• Provide planning and scheduling input during multidisciplinary project meetings.
• Prepare clear and accurate meeting minutes covering relevant programme decisions and action items.
• Communicate technical scheduling assessments effectively to management and other project participants.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 12 years of professional experience in planning and scheduling for major infrastructure or community development projects.
• Experience working on infrastructure and utility construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project interfaces, and multidisciplinary coordination requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Experience evaluating baseline programmes, progress schedules, construction delays, and project completion forecasts.
• Thorough knowledge of construction industry practices and applicable regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, deliver management presentations, and communicate with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Availability to attend in-person interviews in the United Arab Emirates.

Preferred Project Experience

• Previous involvement in Gulf region infrastructure or community development projects is preferred.
• Experience working on Dubai Municipality projects involving the upgrading of existing drainage networks, sewerage systems, and pumping stations would be particularly advantageous.

Planning and Project Control Competencies

• Primavera P6 project scheduling
• Construction baseline programme assessment
• Integrated master schedule development
• Infrastructure and utility project planning
• Critical path and milestone analysis
• Project resource assessment
• Progress measurement systems
• Schedule monitoring and performance reporting
• Delay and disruption analysis
• Extension of Time claim evaluation
• Time Impact Analysis
• Window Analysis
• Concurrent delay assessment
• Construction programme recovery planning
• Variation and change impact assessment
• Contractual programme correspondence
• Contractor schedule performance evaluation
• Project controls documentation
• Design and construction interface coordination

Project Delivery Responsibilities The Senior Planning Engineer will play an important role in establishing reliable programme controls across infrastructure construction activities. The position requires continuous assessment of contractor schedules, careful examination of progress information, and early identification of circumstances that could affect contractual completion dates. By integrating schedules across project packages and maintaining accurate planning records, the engineer will support coordinated decision-making between the client, contractors, and supervision teams. A significant part of the assignment involves evaluating schedule changes and time-related claims, requiring sound technical judgment, detailed programme analysis, and an understanding of construction sequencing and contractual obligations.

Professional Opportunities at Parsons

This position provides an opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure and community development projects in Dubai, with direct involvement in construction programme management, project controls, and contractual delay assessments. The role offers exposure to complex scheduling interfaces, multidisciplinary engineering coordination, and client-facing planning responsibilities. Parsons supports professional collaboration and employee development within its engineering and infrastructure project teams.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, infrastructure, and project management solutions across transportation, urban development, and related technical sectors. Its multidisciplinary teams support the planning, design, supervision, and delivery of complex infrastructure projects, combining engineering expertise with project controls and construction management capabilities.