Planning Manager

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Job Description:

Parsons are looking for an experienced Planning Manager to lead project planning, scheduling, and progress control for a major airfield infrastructure program. This role ensures that all project timelines, construction sequences, resource plans, and interfaces are coordinated and aligned with delivery goals.

The ideal candidate will bring 8 years of experience in project planning within large-scale civil or aviation projects.

What You'll Be Doing;

• Develop and maintain the Master Schedule reflecting design, procurement, construction, T&C, and handover activities.
• Establish planning procedures aligned with project controls and reporting frameworks.
• Identify critical paths, bottlenecks, and recovery strategies.
• Track weekly/monthly progress, analyze variances, and prepare schedule forecasts.
• Facilitate coordination meetings with contractors to ensure schedule alignment.
• Update KPIs, dashboards, and executive planning reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement, and logistics teams for integrated planning.
• Align work phases across airside, landside, utilities, and building works.
• Perform schedule risk assessments and scenario planning.
• Recommend mitigation strategies for delays and interface clashes.

What Required Skills You'll Bring;

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in project planning on large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Strong experience with Primavera P6 in complex multi-phase environments.
• Excellent proficiency in P6, MS Project, and planning methodology.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of EVM, reporting frameworks, and baseline management.
• Experience in airfield/airport programs with heavy interfaces.
• Familiarity with TILOS, Power BI, and integrated planning platforms.
• PMP or PSP certification is an advantage.

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