Lead Scheduler (Rail) - Military Veterans

Req #: R162074

Location(s):

• AE - Dubai

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a Lead Scheduler who will be responsible for planning, scheduling, progress forecasting and project coordination. This role involves working closely with project managers, planners, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate project reporting and effective schedule management. The Lead Scheduler will monitor and advise the Client in the overall planning, scheduling and reporting matters, collecting, evaluating and forecasting data as requested.

In this role you will get to provide technical direction for various phases of a significant rail and transit program to assure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules using industry-standard scheduling software such as Primavera P6, TILOS or Microsoft Project.

• Define project milestones, deliverables, and key activities in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders.

• Establish, maintain and monitor a baseline schedule, incorporating all project phases from design through construction and commissioning.

• Manage and oversee the lead scheduler of the contractor to ensure their schedules align with project objectives and timelines.

• Review and approve contractor schedules, ensuring they meet project specifications and contractual requirements.

• Coordinate with the contractor's lead scheduler to integrate their schedules into the overall project schedule.

• Implement corrective actions and recovery plans to mitigate schedule risks and ensure project milestones are met.

• Generate regular schedule reports, including progress updates, critical path analysis, and schedule forecasts.

• Communicate schedule status and key issues to project managers, clients, and stakeholders.

• Facilitate schedule review meetings and workshops with project teams and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and up-to-date schedule information.

• Ensure that all scheduling activities comply with industry standards, contractual requirements, and company policies.

• Utilize project management software and tools to support data analysis and reporting.

• Utilize critical path method (CPM) and other scheduling techniques to assess project timelines.

• Monitor and report to management on the progress of all project activities, including significant milestones and any conditions that could affect project cost or schedule.

• Work with key project staff, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to devise and execute action plans to address potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.

• Provide guidance and support to project teams on scheduling best practices and methodologies.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project scheduling, with a focus on railway metro/subway projects.

• Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.

• GCC experience is preferred.

• Experience on large Rail Infrastructure program is a must.

• Experience in a consultancy role is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of risk management techniques and tools.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Effective oral and written skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and internal + external correspondence; Ability to effectively present information to key stakeholders as required by the client.

• Strong knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.

• Understanding of budget development and cost accounting.

• Ability to interface with all levels with project team, client, and others.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints

• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of support function problems.

• Ability to function in a multi-organizational environment by developing relationships that complies with the client’s proactive, collaborative culture.

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.