Planning Engineer - Military Veterans

Req #: R150520

Location(s):

• SA - Riyadh

Job Description:

Parsons are on the look out for an amazingly talented Planning Engineer to join our Riyadh based engagement on DGDA where you will perform a variety of project control assignments requiring the application of basic techniques and analyses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in developing and implementing and/or in providing planning and scheduling services to engineering, procurement, and construction activities for assigned projects.




• Develops, implements, and maintains planning/scheduling function on one or more larger projects.




• Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use.




• Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops.




• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate




• Scheduling:




• Tracks and monitors the resolution of difficult scheduling/planning problems.




• Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts current status against an established baseline schedule.




• Assesses the impact(s) of design or construction changes and schedule slippages.




• Reports status of schedule to appropriate project and Company management as well to the client.




• Understands and applies engineering, procurement, and construction terminology, concepts, and relationships.




• Develops and maintains critical path logic networks and bar charts utilizing this information.




• Customizes project control systems to meet specific project requirements.




• Accumulates historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.




• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience) and typically 10+ years of related work experience.




• Requires basic engineering knowledge in mechanical, civil, or a related field. Familiarity with various software used in the Project Controls Department, such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Office Suite.

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.