Junior Planner (Saudi National)

About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Junior Planner to join their team in Al Khobar, Eastern Province. This full-time role is open to Saudi Nationals and involves supporting planning and scheduling activities for hospitality projects, such as hotels, resorts, restaurants, or mixed-use developments. The Junior Planner will assist in ensuring project activities are planned, tracked, and completed according to the approved schedule, budget, quality requirements, and project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and updating detailed project schedules using planning software.
• Support the development of baseline, detailed, recovery, and short-term look-ahead schedules.
• Collect daily and weekly progress information from site teams, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor actual progress against the approved project schedule and identify delays or potential risks.
• Assist in preparing progress reports, dashboards, and schedule analysis.
• Update project planning databases and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate with construction, design, procurement, commercial, and project management teams.
• Track design deliverables, material approvals, procurement activities, and construction milestones.
• Participate in progress meetings and prepare meeting notes related to planning matters.
• Assist in reviewing subcontractor and supplier schedules and preparing two-week or three-week look-ahead schedules.
• Support delay analysis and the preparation of recovery plans.
• Ensure schedule updates reflect approved changes, variations, and revised construction sequences.
• Maintain organized planning documentation and schedule revision records.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Planning Manager or Project Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in project planning, construction planning, or project controls.
• Experience in hospitality, commercial, residential, or fit-out projects is preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of construction activities, project sequencing, and site operations.
• Good understanding of project planning and progress monitoring principles.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar planning software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prepare schedules, reports, dashboards, and progress updates.
• Basic understanding of critical path, float, milestones, resources, and schedule logic.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Familiarity with BIM or document control systems is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work effectively with multicultural project teams.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Proactive attitude and ability to follow up on outstanding actions.
• Ability to work independently while supporting senior planning staff.

Work Environment

The role requires willingness to visit and work at the project site as needed to collect progress information and coordinate with various teams.