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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
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Skills Required
- 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
- Familiar with AI scheduling technology
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
- Experience with PMCM services
- Master's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
