Planning Engineer (Rail Systems & MEP)

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Planning Engineer (Rail Systems & MEP)

Dubai, UAE

Parsons is looking for a Planning Engineer who will be responsible for planning, scheduling, progress forecasting / reporting and project coordination particularly for Rail Systems & MEP. This role involves working closely with project managers, Contractor's planning teams and other stakeholders to ensure accurate project reporting, slippage and effective schedule management including proper daily / monthly report management.

• In this role you will provide critical progress and delay analysis for various phases of civil and rail systems improvements of the existing rail system to assure on-schedule completion within and in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Knowledge of Design & construction of all disciplines- Civil, Arch, MEP, Utilities, Rail systems of Major Metro station improvements
• Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules using industry-standard scheduling software such as Primavera P6, TILOS or Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of the Construction of traction power substation buildings
• Ensure compliance of project milestones, deliverables, and key activities in the Contractor's schedule in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders.
• Assist PCM to establish, maintain and monitor Master Schedule providing necessary progress input of all project phases from design through construction and commissioning.
• Implement, review and documents daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Review and approve contractor schedules, ensuring they meet project specifications and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with the contractor's planning team to finalize schedules, updated scheduled & other reports.
• Perform what if analysis to foresee the effect of variations and other events
• Maintain and manage key registers as Claim log, Risk / event, stakeholder, Interface etc.
• Sound knowledge of various testing procedure, sequence, challenges and risk associated with rail systems and their proper incorporating in the contractor's schedule
• Identify & suggest 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, PCM/Lead Scheduler, clients, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate schedule review meetings and workshops with project teams, contractor team 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.
• Implement scheduling best practices and methodologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and /or Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project scheduling, with a focus on metro/subway improvements particularly in Rail Systems.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, TILOS, Power BI or similar tools.
• Experience in heavy civil engineering including elevated/ viaduct structures, Tunneling/TBM etc.
• Experience on large Rail Infrastructure program is desirable.
• GCC experience is preferred.
• Experience in a consultancy role is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Effective oral and written skills
• Ability to effectively present information
• Ability to interface with all levels with project team, client, and others.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of support function problems.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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