Planning Engineer - Construction Scheduling and Project Controls

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Riyadh is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer / Scheduler to lead the development and maintenance of detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6. You will establish baselines, monitor progress, and provide reliable forecasts to support on-time delivery on the Green Riyadh Project.

The role requires 7-10 years in planning, strong CPM and risk assessment skills, and the ability to produce weekly progress reports and dashboards for project leadership and client representatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of planning and scheduling experience for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience reviewing and monitoring contractor schedules.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and CPM scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed construction project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6.
• Establish project schedule baselines and monitor progress against approved plans.
• Develop planning information that supports construction supervision activities and project milestones.
• Identify schedule variances and recommend corrective actions to maintain delivery objectives.
• Perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis to assess activities affecting project completion.
• Conduct schedule health checks to evaluate planning accuracy and reliability.
• Prepare what-if scenarios to assess alternative construction sequences and potential schedule outcomes.
• Support forecasting of project completion dates based on actual progress and remaining activities.
• Review contractors' baseline schedules for compliance with project requirements.
• Evaluate contractor progress updates and recovery schedules.
• Monitor contractor performance against approved project schedules.
• Prepare weekly and monthly construction progress reports.
• Develop look-ahead schedules to support upcoming construction activities.
• Prepare project dashboards and executive progress summaries.
• Provide technical planning input for the assessment of schedule-related claims.

Skills

Scheduling

CPM analysis

Progress reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Planning Engineer - Construction Scheduling and Project Controls Job Snapshot - Role: Planning Engineer / Scheduler - Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Project-Program Management - Experience: 7-10 years in planning and scheduling for infrastructure, landscaping, urban development, or construction projects - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer / Scheduler to join its site-based construction supervision team on the Green Riyadh Project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, monitoring construction progress, reviewing contractor planning submissions, and providing accurate reporting to support timely project delivery. Working closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and client representatives, the Planning Engineer will use Oracle Primavera P6 to manage project baselines, assess critical paths, evaluate schedule risks, and recommend recovery measures when progress deviates from approved plans. The position also involves reviewing extension of time submissions, assessing the schedule implications of project variations, preparing progress dashboards, and supporting project leadership with reliable completion forecasts. Candidates should have a bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field, together with 7-10 years of relevant planning and scheduling experience.

Job Details - Country: Saudi Arabia - City: Riyadh - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Project-Program Management - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

What You 'll Be Doing

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed construction project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6.
• Establish project schedule baselines and monitor progress against approved plans.
• Develop planning information that supports construction supervision activities and project milestones.
• Identify schedule variances and recommend corrective actions to maintain delivery objectives.
• Perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis to assess activities affecting project completion.
• Conduct schedule health checks to evaluate planning accuracy and reliability.
• Prepare what-if scenarios to assess alternative construction sequences and potential schedule outcomes.
• Support forecasting of project completion dates based on actual progress and remaining activities.

Contractor Schedule Review

• Review contractors ' baseline schedules for compliance with project requirements.
• Evaluate contractor progress updates and recovery schedules.
• Assess the suitability of proposed activity sequences, durations, and milestones.
• Identify inconsistencies or deficiencies in contractor planning submissions.
• Monitor contractor performance against approved project schedules.
• Review proposed recovery measures and assess their potential effectiveness.
• Coordinate with contractors and construction supervision personnel to resolve planning concerns.

Progress Monitoring and Performance Analysis

• Monitor construction progress against planned activities and milestones.
• Analyze schedule performance, delays, and emerging project constraints.
• Identify activities that may affect critical milestones or overall completion.
• Evaluate schedule variances and recommend mitigation or recovery strategies.
• Monitor project performance indicators related to progress and schedule delivery.
• Support project leadership with accurate completion forecasts.
• Assess the potential effects of construction delays and changes in work sequencing.
• Provide planning input to support timely project decisions.

Project Reporting and Dashboards

• Prepare weekly and monthly construction progress reports.
• Develop look-ahead schedules to support upcoming construction activities.
• Prepare project dashboards and executive progress summaries.
• Present schedule performance, critical activities, and milestone status to project leadership.
• Highlight significant delays, risks, and corrective actions in progress reports.
• Maintain accurate planning information for client reporting.
• Support consistent reporting processes and the improvement of planning templates and tools.

Delay Analysis and Extension of Time Evaluations

• Review contractors ' extension of time (EOT) submissions.
• Evaluate delay analyses and time impact assessments.
• Assess the schedule implications of identified delays and project changes.
• Review supporting planning information provided with EOT requests.
• Provide technical planning input for the assessment of schedule-related claims.
• Support project teams in understanding the effects of delays on contractual milestones.
• Recommend appropriate planning responses based on schedule analysis.

Change Management and Schedule Risk

• Assess schedule impacts arising from variations and scope changes.
• Support project change management processes through planning analysis.
• Identify potential schedule risks and evaluate their implications for project delivery.
• Recommend mitigation measures to address emerging scheduling concerns.
• Conduct scenario assessments to support decisions on changes and recovery strategies.
• Coordinate with relevant project stakeholders to maintain alignment between approved changes and project schedules.

Stakeholder Coordination and Planning Support

• Coordinate planning activities with project managers, engineers, contractors, and client representatives.
• Participate in progress review meetings and communicate scheduling concerns.
• Provide planning expertise throughout project execution.
• Support multidisciplinary teams in coordinating construction activities and milestones.
• Communicate critical path changes, delays, and recovery requirements.
• Mentor junior planners and share practical scheduling knowledge.
• Contribute to improvements in planning procedures, reporting tools, and project controls practices.

What Required Skills You 'LL Bring

Education

• Bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in planning and scheduling for large-scale infrastructure, landscaping, urban development, or construction projects.
• Experience reviewing and monitoring contractor schedules within a construction supervision environment.
• Practical experience establishing project baselines and tracking construction progress.
• Experience analyzing critical paths, schedule variances, and project milestones.
• Ability to prepare progress reports, forecasts, and recovery recommendations.
• Experience coordinating planning requirements with multidisciplinary project teams.

Planning and Scheduling Expertise

• Strong proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6.
• Solid understanding of Critical Path Method scheduling.
• Knowledge of schedule baseline development and management.
• Experience with progress measurement and schedule performance analysis.
• Ability to conduct critical path reviews and schedule health checks.
• Understanding of completion forecasting and variance analysis.
• Ability to assess contractor planning submissions and recovery schedules.

Technical and Analytical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to evaluate complex construction schedules and identify planning concerns.
• Experience preparing planning reports and performance summaries.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to scheduling accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project managers, engineers, contractors, and client representatives.
• Experience presenting progress information and planning recommendations.
• Ability to explain schedule risks and delays clearly.
• Strong teamwork and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Ability to support project leadership with timely planning information.

What Desired Skills You 'LL Bring

• Experience working on major infrastructure, landscape, urban regeneration, or public realm projects.
• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), AACE Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), or equivalent.
• Knowledge of schedule risk analysis and recognized planning best practices.
• Familiarity with delay analysis, extension of time evaluations, and claims management.
• Experience using reporting and dashboard tools such as Power BI.
• Understanding of Saudi Arabian project delivery requirements.
• Experience working with government clients in Saudi Arabia.

About the Green Riyadh Project Role

This position forms part of Parsons ' site-based construction supervision team supporting the Green Riyadh Project. The Planning Engineer / Scheduler will help maintain visibility over construction progress, contractor performance, critical milestones, and potential schedule delays. The role requires close coordination with construction supervision teams and project stakeholders to ensure that planning information remains accurate, current, and useful for decision-making. Through effective scheduling, progress analysis, and reporting, the successful candidate will contribute to the timely achievement of project objectives.

About Parsons Corporation

Parsons Corporation provides opportunities for engineering and project management professionals to contribute to complex infrastructure and development assignments. The company emphasizes technical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. Guided by its commitment to valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering development, Parsons encourages employees to apply their expertise, work with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to successful project delivery.