Parsons
infrastructure
PlanningEngineer
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“Planning Engineer at Parsons. Skills: planning, scheduling, project control, Primavera P6, delay analysis, claims assessment. perform various planning, scheduling and project control functions on major infrastructure project (community development). Review and convey Engineer’s consent to the Contractors’ Baseline schedule of works in line with Contract conditions, and using Parsons Recommended Practices”
What You'll Achieve.
timely completion of the project; ensure timely project completion
Industry & Context.
identify and reflect the impact of one schedule/project on others; Identify the potential areas of delay/slippage; suggest mitigation measures / corrective actions; Exercise “What if” analysis to assess the time impact of each change, variation, and potential event at an early stage and provide alternative courses of action & advice; resolve the planning and scheduling problems; Provide the reasoned & analytic response to the contractor notices and detailed particulars
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, Minimum 10 + years of experience in planning and scheduling on relevant infrastructure projects (Utilities, Roads, Landscape, Structures etc) in Community development preferably in the Gulf region, Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6, Good written and oral communication skills, Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations
Nice to Have
experience in infrastructure and utilities coupled with an excellent overall understanding of the construction industry, along with interface and coordination requirements in the industry
What You'll Do.
perform various planning
scheduling and project control functions on major infrastructure project (community development)
Review and convey Engineer’s consent to the Contractors’ Baseline schedule of works in line with Contract conditions
and using Parsons Recommended Practices
Validation of compatibility of project resources for timely completion of the project
Develop a Master Schedule integrating multiple packages considering their interdependencies to identify and reflect the impact of one schedule/project on others
Evaluate & verify the planning and scheduling information from the updated / progress schedules
Identify the potential areas of delay/slippage
highlight the critical events & suggest mitigation measures / corrective actions
Exercise “What if” analysis to assess the time impact of each change
and potential event at an early stage and provide alternative courses of action & advice before issuing instructions to contractors
Prepare regular progress reports / monthly reports with program analysis and recommendations
addressing program issues to ensure timely project completion
and preparing presentations regarding the work's progress concerning interim and major milestones
Detailed assessment of the claims including Extension of Time
etc using leading delay analysis methodologies including time impact analysis & window analysis with the skill to demonstrate the contractor’s concurrent delay
and resolve the planning and scheduling problems with the contractor and the Employer
Coordination with the Client to finalize the contractor’s programs
Attending various meetings including kick-off
providing valuable inputs
and preparing concise & precise minutes of meetings
Preparation of Trackers / Logs to monitor critical issues during the Design and Construction stages of the Project
Agree on the progress measurement system (PMS) and key indicators with the consultants/contractors during the project for monitoring purposes
Provide the reasoned & analytic response to the contractor notices and detailed particulars using programming data
sound construction practices
and contractual provisions
Proper record keeping of project contemporary records
Issue delay notices for the contractor’s culpable delay and/or slow performance letters recording areas where the contractor’s performance is behind the schedule
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Discuss, coordinate, and resolve the planning and scheduling problems with the contractor and the Employer; Coordination with the Client to finalize the contractor’s programs, reports, and claims; Attending various meetings including kick-off, technical, service coordination, progress review, etc, providing valuable inputs, and preparing concise & precise minutes of meetings; interface effectively with a diverse group of professionals
Communication Scope
Good written and oral communication skills; Ability to communicate clearly; interface effectively with a diverse group of professionals; Provide the reasoned & analytic response
Process & Methodology
planning, scheduling, project control, Master Schedule development, interdependency analysis, progress evaluation, delay/slippage identification, mitigation measures, corrective actions, "What if" analysis, time impact assessment, variation assessment, alternative courses of action, progress reporting, program analysis, claims assessment, delay analysis methodologies, time impact analysis, window analysis, concurrent delay demonstration, progress measurement system (PMS), key indicators
Full Job Description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. _**Job Description:**_ **Planning Engineer** **Dubai, UAE** Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Planning Engineer** to join our team to **perform various planning, scheduling and project control functions on major infrastructure project (community development)**. **What You 'll Be Doing:** * Review and convey Engineer’s consent to the Contractors’ Baseline schedule of works in line with Contract conditions, and using Parsons Recommended Practices * Validation of compatibility of project resources for timely completion of the project * Develop a Master Schedule integrating multiple packages considering their interdependencies to identify and reflect the impact of one schedule/project on others. * Evaluate & verify the planning and scheduling information from the updated / progress schedules. Identify the potential areas of delay/slippage, highlight the critical events & suggest mitigation measures / corrective actions * Exercise “What if” analysis to assess the time impact of each change, variation, and potential event at an early stage and provide alternative courses of action & advice before issuing instructions to contractors * Prepare regular progress reports / monthly reports with program analysis and recommendations, addressing program issues to ensure timely project completion, and preparing presentations regarding the work's progress concerning interim and major milestones. * Detailed assessment of the claims including Extension of Time, Disruption, etc using leading delay analysis methodologies including time impact analysis & window analysis w
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