Planning Manager

Description

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Parsons is anticipating the need for a Planning Manager to join our team and support on a complex infrastructure project on-site in Dublin. In this role, you will lead the development, integration, and management of complex project schedules, ensuring milestones, costs, and risks are controlled to support on-time, on-budget delivery.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and lead the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project schedules and baselines aligned with strategic project objectives and timelines.

• Oversee and evaluate project progress by tracking milestones and deliverables, and promptly reporting issues or deviations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Lead collaboration with cross-functional project teams to ensure seamless integration and synchronization of scheduling activities across all phases of the project lifecycle.

• Execute updates and ongoing management of project management tools, schedules, and databases to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

• Facilitate clear and effective communication among project stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities, to ensure alignment and transparency.

• Proactively identify and assess potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and policies related to project scheduling and adherence to industry best practices.

• Provide expert scheduling insights and strategic recommendations to support the PMO and Assurance function.

• Lead the preparation of key project documentation, including status reports, meeting minutes, and performance analyses.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by advocating best-practice scheduling methodologies.

• Analyze and monitor critical path activities and float erosion, advising leadership on corrective actions.

• Establish and monitor project budgets and costs, ensuring accurate cost forecasts and profiles.

• Assess work valuation and accruals to ensure costs are correctly coded and reflected in financial reporting.

• Manage information requirements from delivery teams to ensure data is accurately captured and maintained.

• Prepare high-level summary reports highlighting project issues, risks, upcoming milestones, and required actions.

• Support the Project Manager and Project Team to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with defined objectives.

• Perform additional duties as required or assigned.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 10+ years’ experience in project controls or planning roles, with a proven track record on high-value infrastructure or construction projects.

• Previous experience in a similar planning or project management role.

• Strong project management and scheduling expertise.

• Ability to effectively engage with and manage stakeholders including clients, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.

• Proficiency with project management tools, document management systems, and software such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and scheduling platforms.

• Extensive knowledge of project management principles and practices.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong capability in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.

• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high-quality service.

• Minimum Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices, preferably within the construction or infrastructure sector.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Note: This position is contingent upon project award and future funding. This exciting new opportunity is planned to commence in Spring 2026.

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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