PMCM Planning Manager

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 Planning Manager to join our team! In this role you will manage the program-wide project control/ scheduling activities and maintaining the Program Master Schedule. Developing the capability and supervising the performance for all program planning/scheduling development, analysis, reporting and progress evaluation. The position interfaces with the Client, Project Director, Contracts Managers, Design and Engineering team, Construction Directors, PMCM Consultants, and has oversight of all construction scheduling activities. Reports to the Senior Planning Manager. What You'll Be Doing • Develops and implements strategic planning initiatives to support the company's objectives. • Provides guidance and specialized assistance to project for the resolution of difficult and complex planning problems. • Leads and manages the planning team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations. • Interfaces with clients and PMCM consultants and 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. • Supports/assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages. • Supports/performs integration of scope, cost and schedule within the WBS and ensure mapping is accurate on an ongoing basis. • Leads the preparation and establishment of effective schedule management plans and procedures and monitors, refines, and improves the reporting and controls tools as required. • Leads the development and maintenance of the program wide integrated schedule. • Assists in developing the program’s procurement strategy and its associated phasing timelines and update it regularly. • Participates in the development of key milestones dates and schedule requirements in the RFPs for the design consultant and construction contractors. • Participates in the review and response to bidders’ queries during tender periods. • Participates in the weekly and monthly progress meetings with the contractors, supervision consultants and the client. • Creates statistical reports for management on a recurring or one-of-a-kind basis. • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. What Required Skills You'll Bring • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a recognized university • 8 - 10 years of work experience in project control and scheduling of engineering and construction activities including supervisory/managerial experience • Extensive experience with projects at design stage • Excellent written and oral communications 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. 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/. Show more Show less