Planning Engineer (Infrastructures)

Job Description:

Planning Engineer (Infrastructures)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Planning Engineer (Infrastructures) to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for performing planning/scheduling activities related to Infrastructure projects .

What You'll Be Doing:

• Review and convey the 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 with the strong skill to demonstrate the contractor’s concurrent delay.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ability to communicate clearly to conduct presentations to management and interface effectively with a diverse group of professionals. 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.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized university/ institution.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling relevant Infrastructure projects related roads, bridges, sewerage networks etc.

• Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly P rimavera P6.

• Good written and oral communication skills in English.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.

• Ability to use good judgment and work with others is required.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran. This job has been sourced from an external job board.
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