Senior Planner

Parsons Oman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Senior Planner based in Riyadh. The role involves leading project planning for a major airfield infrastructure program, coordinating timelines, resources, and ensuring alignment with project goals. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in large-scale projects. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and strong analytical skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in project planning on large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Strong experience with Primavera P6 in complex multi-phase environments.
• Knowledge of EVM, reporting frameworks, and baseline management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Schedule for project activities.
• Track weekly/monthly progress and prepare schedule forecasts.
• Facilitate coordination meetings with contractors.

Skills

Project planning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

TILOS

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an experienced Senior Planner to lead project planning, scheduling, and progress control for a major airfield infrastructure program. This role ensures that all project timelines, construction sequences, resource plans, and interfaces are coordinated and aligned with delivery goals.

The ideal candidate will bring 8 years of experience in project planning within large-scale civil or aviation projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain the Master Schedule reflecting design, procurement, construction, T&C, and handover activities.
• Establish planning procedures aligned with project controls and reporting frameworks.
• Identify critical paths, bottlenecks, and recovery strategies.
• Track weekly/monthly progress, analyze variances, and prepare schedule forecasts.
• Facilitate coordination meetings with contractors to ensure schedule alignment.
• Update KPIs, dashboards, and executive planning reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement, and logistics teams for integrated planning.
• Align work phases across airside, landside, utilities, and building works.
• Perform schedule risk assessments and scenario planning.
• Recommend mitigation strategies for delays and interface clashes.

Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in project planning on large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Strong experience with Primavera P6 in complex multi-phase environments.
• Excellent proficiency in P6, MS Project, and planning methodology.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of EVM, reporting frameworks, and baseline management.
• Experience in airfield/airport programs with heavy interfaces.
• Familiarity with TILOS, Power BI, and integrated planning platforms.
• PMP or PSP certification is an advantage.

EEO Statement

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Additional Information

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