Planner – Project Scheduling and Controls
Job Snapshot
* Role: Planner Scheduler
* Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia
* Industry: Construction
* Experience: 5+ years
* Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Planner Project Scheduling Riyadh Saudi Arabia construction hiring opportunity with Parsons Corporation focused on delivering accurate project schedules for large-scale rail and transport infrastructure projects. This role supports planning, forecasting, and performance tracking to ensure projects are completed within timelines and aligned with strategic objectives.
Job Details
Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Construction
Function: Project Management
Salary: 15000-20000
(Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This role is central to project delivery by ensuring that planning and scheduling processes are structured, data-driven, and aligned with project phases from concept through procurement and execution. It contributes to decision-making by identifying risks, analyzing timelines, and maintaining schedule integrity across multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain detailed project schedules across all lifecycle stages
* Perform critical path analysis and identify risks impacting timelines
* Monitor project progress and evaluate schedule performance against baseline
* Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and delivery teams for schedule alignment
* Analyze schedule impacts related to risks, delays, and scope changes
* Prepare reports on schedule performance, forecasts, and progress updates
* Support integration of cost, scope, and schedule within project frameworks
* Maintain documentation of schedule changes and project milestones
* Facilitate meetings and workshops to align stakeholders on timelines
Ideal Profile
* Minimum 5+ years of experience in planning and scheduling for infrastructure projects
* Experience in rail, transport, or large-scale construction environments preferred
* Strong understanding of project lifecycle including design and procurement stages
* Ability to analyze complex project data and provide actionable insights
* Effective communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders
* Experience working in consultancy or project management environments preferred
Skills Set
* Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
* Critical path method and resource planning
* Project scheduling and forecasting
* Earned value management and performance tracking
* Data analysis and reporting
* Stakeholder coordination and communication
Why Join Us
* Work with Parsons Corporation on major infrastructure and transport projects in Saudi Arabia
* Gain exposure to complex, multidisciplinary project environments
* Opportunity to enhance expertise in planning and project controls
* Career development within a global engineering organization
* Collaborative and high-performance project culture
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and project management company delivering large-scale infrastructure, transportation, and smart city solutions. With a strong presence in Saudi Arabia, Parsons supports critical national projects through advanced planning, technical excellence, and innovative project delivery approaches.



