Senior Planning Manager (Saudi National) (Saudi Arabia) Riyadh

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and over 15 years of experience in project control and scheduling for construction activities. Proficiency in Primavera Enterprise Systems and strong communication skills are essential.

Job Summary

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. 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: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Planning Manager (Saudi National) (Construction) to join our PMCM team. In this role, you will manage program-wide project controls and scheduling activities, and maintain the Program Master Schedule. You will develop the capability and supervise the performance of the team across all program planning and scheduling development, analysis, reporting, and progress evaluation. The position interfaces with the Client, Project Director, Contracts Managers, Design and Engineering team, Construction Directors, Consultants, and has oversight of all construction scheduling activities. Reports to the Project Director. Responsibilities: Develops and implements strategic planning initiatives to support the company’s objectives. Provides guidance and specialized assistance to the project team to resolve difficult and complex planning problems. Leads and manages the planning team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations. Interfaces with clients and PMCM consultants, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports. Coordinates with various departments to ensure alignment of planning activities with overall business goals. Analyzes market trends, industry developments, and internal data to inform planning decisions. Prepares and presents detailed reports on planning activities, progress, and outcomes to senior management. Identifies and mitigates risks associated with planning processes. Ensures compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Continuously improves planning processes and methodologies. Assesses the impact of design and construction changes and schedule slippages. Supports and performs integration of scope, cost, and schedule within the WBS to ensure mapping is accurate on an ongoing basis. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a recognized university 15+ years of work experience in project control and scheduling of engineering and construction activities, including supervisory/managerial experience Extensive experience with projects at the design stage Excellent written and oral communication skills Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations Knowledgeable of current Primavera Enterprise Systems scheduling technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project Familiar with AI scheduling technology Preferred Qualifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification Experience with PMCM services Master’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or related field Parsons 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! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/. Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Responsibilities

Manage program-wide project controls and scheduling activities while maintaining the Program Master Schedule. Lead and supervise the planning team to ensure alignment with business goals and provide detailed progress reports to senior management.

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