Planner

About the Opportunity

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Planner to join the Construction Supervision team for a significant landmark development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves contributing to a large-scale destination development that includes iconic assets, hospitality facilities, and supporting infrastructure.

Project Context

The project operates under a client governance framework with strict requirements for program, quality, safety, and sustainability. As the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC), Parsons is responsible for providing independent, end-to-end supervision and management. This ensures all works are completed, integrated, tested, commissioned, and handed over to support both successful operations and long-term legacy objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules for construction supervision activities using Primavera P6.
• Establish project baselines and monitor progress against approved schedules, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Review contractors' baseline schedules, recovery plans, and progress updates to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule health checks, and what-if scenario assessments to support decision-making.
• Analyze project progress, milestones, delays, and potential risks, providing recommendations for mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and client representatives to ensure alignment of project schedules and activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, look-ahead schedules, and executive summaries for project leadership and the client.
• Monitor key project performance indicators (KPIs) and support forecasting of project completion dates.
• Evaluate extension of time (EOT) submissions, delay analyses, and time impact assessments.
• Support change management processes by assessing schedule impacts arising from variations and scope changes.
• Facilitate progress review meetings and provide planning expertise throughout all phases of project execution.
• Mentor junior planners and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, tools, templates, and reporting processes.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this Planner role should possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably within large-scale construction or development projects. Proficiency in Primavera P6 is required.

Work Location

This position is based on-site in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Parsons is committed to delivering successful project outcomes. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.