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Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.Job Description:\nSenior Planning Engineer (Rail)\nDubai, UAE\nParsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr Planning Engineer to join our team to perform various planning, scheduling and project control functions on major infrastructure project.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nReview and convey Engineer’s consent to the Contractors’ Baseline schedule of works in line with Contract conditions, and using Parsons Recommended Practices\nValidation of compatibility of project resources for timely completion of the project\nDevelop a Master Schedule integrating multiple packages considering their interdependencies to identify and reflect the impact of one schedule/project on others.\nEvaluate & 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 actions\nExercise “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 contractors\nPrepare 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.\nDetailed 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 contractor’s concurrent delay.\nDiscuss, coordinate, and resolve the planning and scheduling problems with the contractor and the Employer.\nCoordination with the Client to finalize the contractor’s programs, reports, and claims.\nAttending various meetings including kick-off, technical, service coordination, progress review, etc, providing valuable inputs, and preparing concise & precise minutes of meetings.\nPreparation of Trackers / Logs to monitor critical issues during the Design and Construction stages of the Project.\nAgree on the progress measurement system (PMS) and key indicators with the consultants/contractors during the project for monitoring purposes.\nAbility 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.\nProper record keeping of project contemporary records\nIssue delay notices for the contractor’s culpable delay and/or slow performance letters recording areas where the contractor’s performance is behind the schedule.\nWhat Required Skills You'll Bring:\nBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized institution.\nMinimum 8 years of experience in planning and scheduling on relevant infrastructure projects (Rail project Experience) preferably in the Gulf region.\nProficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6\nGood written and oral communication skills\nThorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations.\nParsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!\nParsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. 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