Project Controls Manager

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Project Location: New Cairo

Role: We are seeking an experienced Project Control Manager to join our team in Cairo, Egypt. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing project controls, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

What this job involves:
Review and Approve Contractor’s work programs and baseline submissions.

Participate in developing project master schedule, updating, monitoring and reviewing contractor construction schedules, submittals, material delivery, procurement logs in addition to the necessary productivity measurement studies and associated corrective measures.

Analyze project schedules updates regularly to identify and resolve conflicts, optimize workflows, and reduce risks.

Collaborate with project teams to ensure simulations align with client goals and master schedules.

Support planning functions, including risk assessment, schedule updates, and change management.

Identifying and tracking changes, actual and potential, to the project scope, ensuring estimates of schedule impact are given visibility with the client and project management.

Participating in Contract administration and Claims management.

Review, challenge/approve Contractor’s extension of time claims and performing delay analysis technique to support the claims determination.

Managing change control processes and participating in assessing potential variations and claims.

Preparing performance reports and variance analysis to the management.

Share lessons learned and mentor team members/direct reports to promote knowledge transfer across project.

Desired skills and experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

12+ years of Planning and Scheduling experience.

Professional certification is a plus (PMP, PMI-SP, PSP, or equivalent).

Proficiency in project management software (P6 Enterprise).

Experience with earned value management.

Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Knowledge of Egyptian construction market.

Fluency in English and Arabic.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.