Planning Engineer (UAE National)

• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining project schedules for stormwater advisory assignments using approved scheduling tools.
• Support the preparation of schedule status reports, progress updates, and staffing/resource curves.
• Help identify schedule variances and potential risks, and support senior staff in developing recovery or mitigation actions.
• Coordinate with engineering and project management teams to collect schedule-related data and ensure accuracy of inputs.

Cost Engineering Support

• Assist in preparing and updating cost control systems and basic cost reports under the guidance of senior project controls staff.

• Perform arithmetic and consistency checks on cost reporting documentation and other project controls deliverables.

• Prepare graphs, diagrams, and exhibits to support internal reporting and presentations.

General Project Controls

• Support the implementation of project controls procedures and templates in alignment with Parsons and client requirements.
• Maintain organized records of schedules, reports, and project controls documentation.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical ), Construction Management, or a closely related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 0–1 years of related work experience in project controls, planning/scheduling, or construction/infrastructure projects.
• Fresh graduate are welcome to apply.
• Experience in the UAE infrastructure sector (stormwater, water, wastewater, or municipal services) is an advantage but not mandatory.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Basic engineering knowledge in civil or a related field; understanding of infrastructure or water/stormwater projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with planning and project controls concepts (e.g., schedules, progress measurement, basic cost reporting).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); exposure to scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; attention to detail in checking and compiling data.
• Good communication skills in English; Arabic
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and in a structured PMO/PMC environment.

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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