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About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Planning Manager to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is central to developing and managing all planning, scheduling, and time-related risk activities for the critical Tunnel System Integration package within the Diriyah Infrastructure Program. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a large-scale program and foster an innovative work environment.

Role Overview

The Senior Planning Manager will oversee the development and control of integrated schedules covering civil works, MEP, tunnel systems, fit-out, testing & commissioning, interfaces, and handover. A key responsibility is ensuring complete alignment and integration with the overall program master schedule and related infrastructure packages to support the successful delivery of the Diriyah Infrastructure Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control a detailed, logic-linked baseline schedule for the Tunnel System Integration package using approved planning tools, such as Primavera P6.
• Structure the Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Breakdown Structure, and coding systems to support integrated reporting at package and program levels.
• Define and validate construction, installation, integration, and commissioning sequences, considering access, interfaces, and constraints with adjacent works.
• Establish and manage planning assumptions, calendars, production rates, and resource loading in alignment with contract and program requirements.
• Coordinate and integrate schedules from contractors, consultants, and vendors into a consolidated package schedule, ensuring reconciliation with the program master schedule.
• Develop and implement a progress measurement system, incorporating earned value metrics and key performance indicators for time and productivity.
• Monitor actual progress against the baseline, identify variances, trends, and early warning indicators, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare regular planning reports, including weekly, monthly, and ad hoc updates, featuring progress curves, S-curves, critical path analysis, milestone tracking, and look-ahead programs.
• Support the preparation and presentation of planning information for executive steering committees, client progress meetings, and internal reviews.
• Lead time-related coordination for all interfaces affecting tunnel system integration, including civil works, MEP systems, life safety systems, and architectural finishes.
• Chair and/or support coordination meetings focused on program interfaces, constraints, and access sequencing.
• Ensure tunnel system integration schedules align with the overall Diriyah Infrastructure Master Schedule, adjacent packages, and external stakeholders.
• Assess the schedule impact of variations, design changes, and site constraints, providing time-impact analyses to support commercial and contractual positions.
• Collaborate with contracts and commercial teams to evaluate extension of time claims and support negotiations.
• Maintain and update schedule risk registers and perform schedule risk analysis using tools such as Monte Carlo simulations.
• Propose and evaluate mitigation and acceleration strategies, including resequencing and resource optimization.
• Ensure all planning activities comply with client, program management, and Diriyah standards and reporting requirements.
• Establish and maintain planning procedures, templates, and guidelines specific to tunnel system integration.
• Mentor, lead, and develop planning team members, providing guidance on best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning methodologies, data quality, and digital tools, such as 4D planning and BIM integration.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant planning and scheduling experience in major infrastructure or transportation projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior planning role on large, complex, multi-disciplinary programs.
• Demonstrable experience in tunnel projects and/or system integration packages, including complex MEP, life safety, and control systems integration.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with senior client representatives and project leadership.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to translate complex technical and construction issues into clear scheduling strategies.
• Strong capability in schedule development, resource loading, cost loading, and earned value analysis.
• Experience with planning interfaces to BIM/4D tools and common data environments is beneficial.
• High level of competency in MS Excel, Power BI, or similar tools for data analytics and dashboard reporting.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies for tunnels, MEP systems, fire and life safety systems, and control/SCADA integration.
• Familiarity with international forms of contract, such as FIDIC, and their time-related provisions.
• A postgraduate qualification in Project Management or equivalent is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6; experience with enterprise environments is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP or equivalent are advantageous.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Ability to travel as required for coordination meetings and workshops.
• Commitment to safety, sustainability, and the overall vision of the Diriyah Gate Development.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires the willingness to be based full-time in Riyadh and to attend site regularly.