Project Control Planning Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Control / Planning Manager to join our team in Cairo 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 actions
• Monitor project progress and manage budgets for infrastructure projects performing earned value analysis and forecasting to predict financial performance
• Prepare and present detailed project status reports dashboards and performance metrics to stakeholders and senior management utilising computerised project control tools for data extraction and analysis
• Identify assess and mitigate project risks and schedule risks specific to infrastructure and transport construction developing contingency plans and facilitating change management processes
• Coordinate with project teams to optimise resource allocation resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure effective communication of planning and control information across all project phases
• Maintain and update project documentation using computerised project control systems including schedules budgets change logs and baseline records
• Analyse project performance data and recommend process improvements to enhance planning and control effectiveness in infrastructure and transport project delivery

Qualifications :

**Required Qualifications:**

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 18 years of professional experience in infrastructure projects
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in project control and administration for metro electrified railway or electrified light rail transport construction projects
• Minimum 5 years in a Project Control / Planning Manager position or equivalent senior planning and control role
• Advanced proficiency with computerised project control tools such as Microsoft Project Primavera P6 or equivalent software
• Demonstrated expertise in earned value management (EVM) and cost control methodologies
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling techniques including critical path analysis and resource levelling
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex project data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences
• Proven organisational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with risk management and change control processes

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification
• Experience with baseline management and schedule optimisation
• Experience working on projects in the Middle East or similar regional contexts

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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