Planning Engineer - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Talent Pal

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Job Description:

Planning Engineer

Dubai UAE

Parsons islooking for an amazingly talented Planning Engineerto join our team to perform various planningscheduling and project control functions on major infrastructureproject primarily upgrading the existing DM Network (DrainageSewerage and Pumping Stations) .

What Youll Be Doing:

• Review andconvey Engineers consent to the Contractors Baseline schedule ofworks in line with Contract conditions and using ParsonsRecommended Practices
• Validation of compatibility of project resourcesfor timely completion of the project
• Develop a Master Schedule integrating multiplepackages considering their interdependencies to identify andreflect the impact of one schedule/project on others.
• Evaluate & verifythe planning and scheduling information from the updated / progressschedules. Identify the potential areas of delay/slippage highlightthe critical events & suggest mitigation measures /corrective actions
• Exercise What if analysis to assess the timeimpact of each change variation and potential event at an earlystage and provide alternative courses of action & advicebefore issuing instructions to contractors
• Prepare regular progress reports / monthlyreports with program analysis and recommendations addressingprogram issues to ensure timely project completion and preparingpresentations regarding the works progress concerning interim andmajor milestones.
• Detailedassessment of the claims including Extension of Time Disruption etcusing leading delay analysis methodologies including time impactanalysis & window analysis with the strong skill todemonstrate the contractors concurrent delay.
• Discuss coordinate and resolve the planning andscheduling problems with the contractor and the Employer.
• Coordination with theClient to finalize the contractors programs reports and claims.
• Attending various meetingsincluding kickoff technical service coordination progress reviewetc providing valuable inputs and preparing concise &precise minutes of meetings.
• Preparation of Trackers / Logs to monitorcritical issues during the Design and Construction stages of theProject.
• Agree on theprogress measurement system (PMS) and key indicators with theconsultants/contractors during the project for monitoring purposes.
• Ability to communicateclearly to conduct presentations to management and interfaceeffectively with a diverse group of professionals. Provide thereasoned & analytic response to the contractor notices anddetailed particulars using programming data sound constructionpractices and contractual provisions.
• Proper record keeping of project contemporaryrecords
• Issue delaynotices for the contractors culpable delay and/or slow performanceletters recording areas where the contractors performance is behindthe schedule.

What Required Skills Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree inCivil Engineering or Construction Managementfrom a recognized institution.
• Minimum 8 years of experiencein planning and scheduling on relevant projects r elated topumping station storm water sewerage and generalinfrastructure projects preferably in the Gulf region.
• Successful applicants willhave experience in infrastructure and utilities coupled with anexcellent overall understanding of the construction industry alongwith interface and coordination requirements in the industry.
• Prior experienceon Dubai Municipality projects (for upgrading theexisting drainage sewerage network and pumping stationwould be advantageous
• Proficiency in scheduling software particularlyPrimavera P6
• Good writtenand oral communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of industry best practicesand regulations.

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