Senior Planner
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Responsibilities
- Lead development and maintenance of fully integrated Master Project Schedules using Primavera P6
- Perform advanced critical path analysis and forensic delay analysis to identify bottlenecks and recovery strategies
- Collaborate with Cost Engineering and Project Management teams to ensure schedules are resource loaded and aligned with EVM metrics
- Interface with clients, subcontractors, and multi disciplinary teams to facilitate planning workshops
- Conduct quantitative schedule risk analysis and develop mitigation plans
- Prepare executive summaries, dashboards, and monthly progress reports
- Review technical drawings and specifications to ensure realistic construction sequence
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in project planning and scheduling for large scale construction or infrastructure projects
- Expert level mastery of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
- Deep understanding of construction methodologies, CPM scheduling, and resource leveling
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- PMP or PSP certification preferred
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Job Overview
- Parsons is seeking a highly experienced Senior Planner to lead the development, implementation, and management of complex project schedules.
- The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight for large scale infrastructure programs.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the development and maintenance of fully integrated Master Project Schedules (MPS) using industry standard software (e.g., Primavera P6).
- Perform advanced critical path analysis and forensic delay analysis to identify potential bottlenecks and provide actionable recovery strategies.
- Collaborate with Cost Engineering and Project Management teams to ensure schedules are resource loaded and aligned with budgetary milestones and EVM metrics.
- Interface with clients, subcontractors, and multi disciplinary engineering teams to facilitate planning workshops.
- Conduct quantitative schedule risk analysis (QSRA) to identify threats to project completion and develop comprehensive mitigation plans.
- Prepare high level executive summaries, dashboards, and monthly progress reports detailing schedule variance, productivity trends, and performance indicators.
- Leverage a civil engineering background to review technical drawings and specifications, ensuring the construction sequence is realistic and efficient.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in project planning and scheduling for large scale construction or infrastructure projects.
- Expert level mastery of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Deep understanding of construction methodologies, CPM scheduling, and resource leveling.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Professional credentials such as PMP or PSP are preferred.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Proven ability to manage multiple high priority tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem solving capabilities.
- Leadership skills to mentor junior planners and drive a culture of accountability.
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