Senior Planning Engineer

Parsons Oman; Chelmsford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead project controls and scheduling for infrastructure projects. This role involves developing master schedules, monitoring progress, and providing technical leadership to ensure timely project completion. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, particularly with Primavera P6, and a strong understanding of the construction industry. Join a company that values diversity and invests in employee growth, offering a dynamic environment for your next career move.

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in planning and scheduling infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction industry and coordination requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project controls systems ensuring compliance.
• Evaluate planning information to identify potential delays.

Skills

Project Controls

Scheduling Software (Primavera P6)

Risk Management

Claims and Dispute Resolution

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Planning Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for schedule management, developing and managing master schedules, integrating multiple packages, considering interdependencies to assess the impact of changes across projects and personnel.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Project Controls: Develop, implement, and maintain project controls systems and tools, ensuring compliance and resolving planning issues as they arise.
2. Progress Monitoring: Evaluate and verify planning and scheduling information, identifying potential delays and suggesting mitigation measures.
3. Reporting and Communication: Prepare regular progress reports and presentations, addressing program issues to ensure timely project completion.
4. Claims and Dispute Resolution: Assess claims, including Extension of Time and Disruption, using leading delay analysis methodologies.
5. Team Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to planning engineers, ensuring effective project controls processes and compliance.
6. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and conflicts, document them in the Project Risk Register, and conduct "what-if" analyses to assess time impacts of changes.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in civil/mechanical/electrical engineering or construction management from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in planning and scheduling infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on infrastructure and utilities projects with a strong understanding of the construction industry and interface and coordination requirements.
• Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Management capabilities.
• GCC experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations.

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