Planning Manager

About Parsons Corporation

Parsons is a global company focused on delivering innovative solutions across various sectors. The company values its people, embraces agility, and fosters growth, cultivating a culture that empowers employees to achieve their full potential. This commitment supports a dynamic work environment where individuals can thrive and contribute to significant projects.

The Role of Planning Manager

Parsons is seeking a Planning Manager to join its team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with operations extending to Jeddah. This full-time position involves developing, managing, and executing all phases of project controls, specifically focusing on planning, scheduling, and cost analysis. The role typically manages small to medium-sized projects, requiring a diversified knowledge of project controls activities and extensive experience across various project types and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, both in the field and home office.
• Ensuring detailed and accurate schedules are prepared and maintained by the Contractor.
• Preparing schedules using P6 and Excel.
• Reviewing and verifying Contractor progress reports.
• Preparing progress reports for the client.
• Following up on contractor site progress and reporting any deviations from the approved baseline.
• Verifying contractor progress against approved Work Inspection Requests (WIRs).
• Confirming daily report data.
• Analyzing and reporting on contractor delay claims.
• Mentoring Parsons and Contractor staff.
• Verifying progress through site inspection as required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning and controls.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present schedule products independently with minimal supervision.
• Expertise gained from working for reputed firms.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management, typically acquired through specialized instruction or practical experience.

Essential Skills

• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in using professional judgment and knowledge related to technical planning and scheduling skills, as well as engineering design, construction, and procurement practices.
• Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.
• Demonstrated skill in management, supervisory, and personnel administrative functions.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Makkah, with responsibilities extending to Jeddah. The role involves working within a team that values collaboration and professional growth, contributing to projects that require a high level of technical expertise and project management skills.