:Planning Engineer (Infrastructure)Abu Dhabi, UAEParsons is looking for an amazingly talented Planning Engineer to join our team!What You'll Be Doing:Review and convey Engineers consent to the Contractors Baseline schedule of works in line with Contract conditions, and using Parsons Recommended PracticesValidation of compatibility of project resources for timely completion of the projectDevelop a Master Schedule integrating multiple packages considering their interdependencies to identify and reflect the impact of one schedule/project on others.Evaluate & verify the planning and scheduling information from the updated / progress schedules. Identify the potential areas of delay/slippage, highlight the critical events & suggest mitigation measures / corrective actionsExercise What if analysis to assess the time impact of each change, variation, and potential event at an early stage and provide alternative courses of action & advice before issuing instructions to contractorsPrepare regular progress reports / monthly reports with program analysis and recommendations, addressing program issues to ensure timely project completion, and preparing presentations regarding the work's progress concerning interim and major milestones.Detailed assessment of the claims including Extension of Time, Disruption, etc using leading delay analysis methodologies including time impact analysis & window analysis with the strong skill to demonstrate the contractors concurrent delay.Discuss, coordinate, and resolve the planning and scheduling problems with the contractor and the Employer.Coordination with the Client to finalize the contractors programs, reports, and claims.Attending various meetings including kick-off, technical, service coordination, progress review, etc, providing valuable inputs, and preparing concise & precise minutes of meetings.Preparation of Trackers / Logs to monitor critical issues during the Design and Construction stages of the Project.Agree on the progress measurement system (PMS) and key indicators with the consultants/contractors during the project for monitoring purposes.Ability to communicate clearly to conduct presentations to management and interface effectively with a diverse group of professionals. Provide the reasoned & analytic response to the contractor notices and detailed particulars using programming data, sound construction practices, and contractual provisions.Proper record keeping of project contemporary recordsIssue delay notices for the contractors culpable delay and/or slow performance letters recording areas where the contractors performance is behind the scheduleWhat Required Skills You'll Bring:Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management from a recognized institution.Minimum 8 years of experience in planning, scheduling and claims on relevant infrastructure projects (Roads, Utilities, and landscape)Successful applicants will have experience in working on infrastructure and utilities projects coupled with an excellent overall understanding of the construction industry, along with interface and coordination requirements in the industry.Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6What Desired Skills You'll Bring:Good written and oral communication skillsThorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations.Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/NoneParsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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