Senior Planning Engineer - Project Scheduling

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead project scheduling across large infrastructure programs. You will develop and maintain CPM schedules, manage critical paths, and coordinate with project teams to align milestones and resources.

You will require a minimum of 10 years of planning and scheduling experience in construction, with strong knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years experience in planning and scheduling within construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls and scheduling methodologies.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or supervision projects.
• Ability to manage complex timelines and multiple project phases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using critical path method and planning tools
• Analyze project progress against baseline schedules and identify variances
• Evaluate impact of design changes, construction changes, and delays on timelines
• Prepare schedule reports, forecasts, and performance updates for stakeholders
• Maintain logic networks, coding structures, and planning data accuracy
• Customize planning systems including dashboards and reporting formats
• Collect and analyze productivity and performance data for forecasting
• Support resolution of planning and scheduling challenges across projects
• Supervise junior planning staff and provide performance input
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure alignment on schedule objectives

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Scheduling

Critical Path

Data analysis

Forecasting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Senior Planning Engineer - Project Scheduling Job Snapshot

• Role: Senior Planning Engineer
• Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia
• Industry: Construction
• Experience: 10 years
• Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• City: Riyadh
• Industry: Construction
• Function: Project-Program Management
• Salary: 22000-32000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.)
• Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

This role supports project delivery by maintaining accurate planning and scheduling frameworks across complex construction programs. It ensures that timelines, milestones, and resources are effectively monitored and adjusted to meet project objectives and minimize delays.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using critical path method and planning tools
• Analyze project progress against baseline schedules and identify variances
• Evaluate impact of design changes, construction changes, and delays on timelines
• Prepare schedule reports, forecasts, and performance updates for stakeholders
• Maintain logic networks, coding structures, and planning data accuracy
• Customize planning systems including dashboards and reporting formats
• Collect and analyze productivity and performance data for forecasting
• Support resolution of planning and scheduling challenges across projects
• Supervise junior planning staff and provide performance input
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure alignment on schedule objectives

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum 10 years experience in planning and scheduling within construction projects
• Strong knowledge of project controls and scheduling methodologies
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or supervision projects
• Ability to manage complex timelines and multiple project phases
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Skills Set

• Primavera P6, MS Project or similar planning software
• Power BI and reporting tools
• Project scheduling and critical path analysis
• Data analysis and forecasting techniques
• Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Coordination and stakeholder communication

Why Join Us

• Work on major infrastructure and construction supervision projects in Saudi Arabia
• Gain exposure to complex planning systems and large project environments
• Build expertise in project controls and scheduling leadership
• Career growth within a global engineering consultancy
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact national development projects

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and project delivery company supporting infrastructure, construction, and transportation projects across Saudi Arabia, delivering innovative solutions for large-scale development programs.