Senior Planning Manager - Construction Scheduling Lead

Parsons; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Planning Manager in Riyadh to lead planning and scheduling for a high-profile building in Qiddiya. You will oversee PMC activities, chair workshops with contractors, and ensure baseline achievement through detailed progress reporting.

Requirements include 12+ years of construction planning experience, strong English communication, and proficiency in Primavera P6, PowerPoint, Excel; Power BI is a plus. The role emphasizes mentorship and site-based project controls.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in planning and scheduling for construction projects.
• Expert in Primavera P6, PowerPoint, Excel; Power BI advantageous.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Review and provide comments on the Contractor's Programmes and reports.
• Prepare and chair workshops with contractors to guide baseline achievement.
• Review contractor daily/weekly/monthly reports and progress against baseline.
• Prepare reports for Employer and corporate management.
• Present to executive management and stakeholders.
• Contribute to weekly/monthly progress reporting.
• Verify progress against approved WIRs and resolve deviations.

Skills

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Mentoring

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/technical field

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Planning Manager in Riyadh to lead planning and scheduling for a high-profile building in Qiddiya. You will oversee PMC activities, chair workshops with contractors, and ensure baseline achievement through detailed progress reporting.

Requirements include 12+ years of construction planning experience, strong English communication, and proficiency in Primavera P6, PowerPoint, Excel; Power BI is a plus. The role emphasizes mentorship and site-based project controls.