Senior Planning Engineer (Infrastructures)

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier engineering firm is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer (Infrastructures) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role involves planning and scheduling activities for infrastructure projects, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 10 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Primavera P6 and possess strong communication skills. Join the team and contribute to impactful projects!

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling for infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Civil Engineering degree

Planning and scheduling for infrastructure projects

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Good communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Senior Planning Engineer (Infrastructures) – Abu Dhabi, UAE. Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Planning Engineer (Infrastructures) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing planning/scheduling activities related to Infrastructure projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Review and convey the Engineer’s consent to the Contractors’ 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 potential areas of delay/slippage, highlight the critical events & suggest mitigation measures / corrective actions
• Perform “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 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 progress with milestones
• Conduct detailed assessment of claims including Extension of Time, Disruption, etc. using leading delay analysis methodologies (time impact analysis & window analysis) with the ability to demonstrate the contractor’s concurrent delay
• Discuss, coordinate, and resolve planning and scheduling problems with the contractor and the Employer
• Coordinate with the Client to finalize the contractor’s programs, reports, and claims
• Attend meetings including kick-off, technical, service coordination, progress reviews, etc., providing inputs and preparing concise minutes of meetings
• Prepare Trackers / Logs to monitor critical issues during the Design and Construction stages
• Agree on the progress measurement system (PMS) and key indicators with consultants/contractors during the project for monitoring purposes
• Communicate clearly to conduct presentations to management and interface with a diverse group of professionals; provide reasoned & analytic responses to contractor notices using programming data and contractual provisions
• Maintain proper record keeping of project contemporaneous records
• Issue delay notices for contractor culpable delay and/or slow performance, recording areas where performance is behind schedule

What Required Skills You\'ll Bring

• Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized university/institution
• Minimum 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling for infrastructure projects related to roads, sewerage networks, landscape, etc.
• Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6
• Good written and oral communication skills in English

What Desired Skills You\'ll Bring

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

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