Planning and Scheduling Specialist

2 weeks ago


المملكة العربية السعودية, Saudi Arabia Parsons Full time

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Planning & Scheduling Specialist **to join our team

In this role, you will join a professional engineering, construction, and cost management team that is involved in multiple projects in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). KAFD is a master plan development positioned to become Riyadh’s new Central Business District that combines a real estate development of approximately 850,000 sqm of office space, 115,000 GLA of retail, 1,200 residential units, 5-star Hotels, and 600 hospitality keys. KAFD is set to be the main enabler of the KSA 2030 vision.

**What You'll Be Doing**:

- Responsible for the overall evaluation and control of the assigned project schedules and performs schedule development, maintenance and monitoring of the planning / scheduling activities using latest planning & scheduling tools, eg Primavera.
- Develop Project WBS (work breakdown structure), Level III / IV Construction Schedules for individual projects and Integrates inter-discipline / inter-phase schedule requirements and constraints to establish logical work sequences for the entire Program.
- Deliver timely, accurate and critical project controls information that facilitates a clear understanding of the performance of the project in relation to planned performance targets.
- Review the schedule submitted by the contractors ensuring the reasonableness in the construction sequence, resources adequacy, correct estimation of duration, completeness of contract scope & other programming parameters including compliance with the contract requirements etc.
- Evaluate & verify the planning and scheduling information from the updated / progress schedules, Identify the potential areas of delay, highlight the critical events & suggest mitigation measures / corrective actions.
- Discuss, coordinate, and resolve the planning and scheduling problems with contractor and the Employer.
- Proper record keeping & notifying for the contractors delay or when the performance is behind the schedule
- Provide the reasoned & analytic response to the contractor notices and detailed particulars using programming data, sound construction practices and contractual provisions.
- Detailed assessment of the claims including Extension of Time, Disruption etc using leading delay analysis methodologies as window analysis & time impact analysis with strong skill to demonstrate the contractor concurrent delay.
- Report preparation on various claims, and other matters as required
- Coordination with the Client / PMC for finalization of various programmes, reports and claims.
- Attending various meetings such as project progress review, kick-off, technical etc, provide valuable inputs, and prepare concise & precise minute of meeting.
- Strong foreseeability to identify the potential risks, record & update them in Risk Register and inform the project team

**What Required Skills You'll Bring**:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
- 5+ years of related work experience in infrastructure works including roads, utilities, community development and master planning etc.
- Proficient PC skills including proficiency in various Project Controls software (including Primavera P6) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

**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.


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