Planning Engineer/Scheduler

Parsons; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer/Scheduler for site-based supervision on the Green Riyadh Project in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting progress to ensure timely delivery and effective stakeholder coordination.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, 7–10 years of planning experience on major projects, and strong Primavera P6 and Excel skills. PMP/PMI-SP certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• PMI-SP or PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 for construction supervision activities.
• Establish baselines and monitor progress against schedules, identify variances and propose corrective actions.
• Review contractors' baselines, recovery plans, and progress for compliance with project requirements.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule health checks, and what-if scenarios.
• Monitor progress, milestones, delays, and risks; offer mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and client representatives to align schedules.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports, dashboards, look-ahead schedules, and executive summaries.
• Monitor KPIs and forecast project completion dates.
• Evaluate EOT submissions, delay analyses, and time impact assessments.
• Support change management by assessing schedule impacts of variations.
• Lead progress review meetings and mentor junior planners.

Skills

Primavera P6

CPM scheduling

Baseline management

Progress forecasting

Schedule risk analysis

Stakeholder management

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

PMP / PMI-SP / AACE PSP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Planning Engineer/Scheduler to join our site-based construction supervision team on the prestigious Green Riyadh Project. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting project progress, ensuring effective coordination between project stakeholders and timely delivery of project objectives.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 for construction supervision activities.
• Establish project baselines and monitor progress against approved schedules, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Review contractors' baseline schedules, recovery plans, and progress updates to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule health checks, and what-if scenario assessments to support decision-making.
• Analyze project progress, milestones, delays, and potential risks, providing recommendations for mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and client representatives to ensure alignment of project schedules and activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, look-ahead schedules, and executive summaries for project leadership and the client.
• Monitor key project performance indicators (KPIs) and support forecasting of project completion dates.
• Evaluate extension of time (EOT) submissions, delay analyses, and time impact assessments.
• Support change management processes by assessing schedule impacts arising from variations and scope changes.
• Facilitate progress review meetings and provide planning expertise throughout all phases of project execution.
• Mentor junior planners and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, tools, templates, and reporting processes.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of planning and scheduling experience on large-scale infrastructure, landscaping, urban development, or construction projects.
• Strong proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of CPM scheduling, baseline management, progress measurement, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience reviewing and monitoring contractor schedules within a construction supervision environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary project environment.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

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

Employment Equity Statement

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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