Project Control / Planning Manager

Project Control / Planning ManagerFull-timeBusiness Line: TransportationType of contract: Permanent contractService Line: Inter - Urban TransportRegion: Middle East and South AsiaJob Family: Project Management - EngineeringCompany DescriptionEgis International\_MMUPA leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Control / Planning Manager to join our team in Cairo, Egypt. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules and budgets for infrastructure projects, specifically metro, electrified railway, and electrified light rail transport construction initiatives. You will work closely with project teams, stakeholders, and senior management to maintain project performance standards and drive continuous improvement in planning and control processes using advanced computerised project control tools.Key Responsibilities:Develop comprehensive project schedules and conduct schedule analysis using industry-standard computerised project control tools, ensuring alignment with project objectives and constraints whilst identifying variances and implementing corrective actionsMonitor project progress and manage budgets for infrastructure projects, performing earned value analysis and forecasting to predict financial performancePrepare and present detailed project status reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to stakeholders and senior management, utilising computerised project control tools for data extraction and analysisIdentify, assess, and mitigate project risks and schedule risks specific to infrastructure and transport construction, developing contingency plans and facilitating change management processesCoordinate with project teams to optimise resource allocation, resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure effective communication of planning and control information across all project phasesMaintain and update project documentation using computerised project control systems, including schedules, budgets, change logs, and baseline recordsAnalyse project performance data and recommend process improvements to enhance planning and control effectiveness in infrastructure and transport project deliveryQualificationsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Civil Engineering or a related disciplineMinimum 18 years of professional experience in infrastructure projectsMinimum 10 years of professional experience in project control and administration for metro, electrified railway, or electrified light rail transport construction projectsMinimum 5 years in a Project Control / Planning Manager position or equivalent senior planning and control roleAdvanced proficiency with computerised project control tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent softwareDemonstrated expertise in earned value management (EVM) and cost control methodologiesStrong knowledge of project scheduling techniques, including critical path analysis and resource levellingAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reportingExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex project dataStrong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present information clearly to diverse audiencesProven organisational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExperience with risk management and change control processesPreferred Qualifications:Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certificationExperience with baseline management and schedule optimisationExperience working on projects in the Middle East or similar regional contextsBy clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice