Planning Engineer

Parsons Oman; Riyadh; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Planning Engineer in Riyadh, where you will tackle vital project assignments in planning and scheduling for engineering and construction activities. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, with over 8 years of relevant experience. This role offers opportunities to guide projects towards success while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8+ years of related work experience.
• Basic engineering knowledge in civil or mechanical fields required.
• Familiarity with project management software necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing planning and scheduling services for assigned projects.
• Evaluate and forecast project status against baseline schedules.
• Track and resolve scheduling problems effectively.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Data analysis

Project control

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a talented Planning Engineer to join our Riyadh-based engagement on DGDA, where you will perform various project control assignments requiring basic techniques and analyses.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist in developing, implementing, and providing planning and scheduling services for engineering, procurement, and construction activities on assigned projects.

• Develop, implement, and maintain planning/scheduling functions on larger projects.

• Gather, compile, and analyze data on factors affecting land use.

• Prepare, coordinate, and facilitate meetings and workshops for involvement and consensus-building.

• Perform other responsibilities as appropriate.

• Scheduling:

• Track and resolve scheduling and planning problems.

• Evaluate and forecast project status against baseline schedules.

• Assess impacts of design or construction changes and schedule slippages.

• Report schedule status to project management and clients.

• Understand and apply engineering, procurement, and construction terminology and concepts.

• Develop and maintain critical path networks and bar charts.

• Customize project control systems to meet specific project needs.

• Collect historical data for future planning and forecasting.

What requirements you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of related work experience.

• Basic engineering knowledge in mechanical, civil, or related fields. Familiarity with software like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite.

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