Job Information
Parsons Corporation Planning Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Job Description:
The Planner/ Scheduler will work as part of the Project Controls team and will be responsible for implementing a schedule and earned value management across a selection of projects, in coordination with Project Managers and Engineering Leads.
The main objective of this role is to help generate a project-wide reporting and analysis tool, which will serve as the benchmark for evaluating projects’ performance. In addition, the Planner may be required to provide support to proposals and/or construction projects with respect to planning and scheduling issues and the progress of the works
The role Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field.
Familiarity with various software used in the Project Controls Department, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Job Responsibilities:
Establish the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in coordination with the Project
Manager
Develop detailed schedules with resource/cost loading at the activity level.
Develop and maintain detailed deliverable lists for each design project in coordination with Project/Engineering Manager.
Implement a deliverable-based progress measurement model and coordinate with Leads to maintain periodic updates.
Utilize Earned Value Management techniques to evaluate schedule and cost performance metrics.
Maintain bi-weekly updates of Earned Value Analysis dashboard at the project and Sector level.
Construction Support: Review, check and evaluate Contractors’ schedule of works. Monitor the work progress, compare to the accepted program of work and report to the Project Manager.
Prepare weekly and/or monthly progress reports covering the status of construction projects.
Proposal Support: Develop schedules in support of Parsons’ proposals for new pursuits.
Attend meetings (both internally and externally) and discuss/present schedule/progress related matters.
Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or related field and minimum 10 years of experience in Planning/Scheduling, utilizing Primavera Project Management'P6'.
Experience working on both design and construction projects is a must.
Proven experience in utilization of Earned Value Management in performance analysis and reporting.
Must be fluent in English both written and spoken and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and managers.
Must be able to represent Parsons in front of clients in meetings/presentations
Preferably have a minimum 5 years experience in the gulf region
Must have excellent skills in utilizing MS Office applications, especially Excel. Must be able to create and maintain complex spreadsheets, including the utilization
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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