Senior Planner

Parsons Corporation

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Planner to join our team! In this role you will get to lead the planning function on a major geotechnical project key to the Qiddiya development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems.

• Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts current status against an established baseline schedule.

• Assesses the impact(s) of design or construction changes and schedule slippages.

• Reports status of schedule to appropriate project and Company management as well to the client.

• Understands and applies engineering, procurement, and construction terminology, concepts, and relationships.

• Develops and maintains critical path logic networks and bar charts utilizing this information.

• Customizes project control systems to meet specific project requirements. Accumulates historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.

• May supervise and provide performance reviews for one or more lower-level Project Control Engineer/Specialists and/or support personnel.

• Provides input to Sr. Project Control Staff regarding staffing requirements. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience) and typically 5+ years of related work experience.

• Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field. Proficient PC skills including proficiency in various Project Controls software and Microsoft Office Suite.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Supervision Received - Higher Level Project Control Staff Supervision Given - Lower-level employees on project (technical direction only)Internal Contacts - All employees on project and interface with Parsons departments External Contacts - Clients; Suppliers; Government Agencies