Project Controls Director

SSC Egypt

1. Project Controls & Performance Management

• Establish and manage comprehensive project control systems covering planning, scheduling, cost control, progress measurement, and reporting aligned with Income s strategic and commercial objectives.
• Develop, review, and maintain detailed construction schedules and integrated master programs using Primavera P6 (or equivalent), ensuring alignment with execution strategy and contractual obligations.
• Monitor construction progress against approved schedules and budgets; identify deviations and recommend corrective/recovery actions.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost baselines, cash flow forecasts, and cost reports to protect financial exposure.
• Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to assess performance, forecast outcomes, and provide early risk warnings.
• Define and maintain accurate progress measurement systems across engineering, procurement, and construction phases to support reporting and entitlement.

2. Risk, Change & Claims Support

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities; develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Review and assess variations, claims, and change orders from project controls and contractual perspectives.
• Support delay analysis and claims preparation in accordance with contract requirements (FIDIC or equivalent).
• Protect Income s and its partners contractual and commercial positions through robust substantiation and analysis.

3. Bridging, Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a bridge between site teams, consultants, clients, and commercial stakeholders to ensure credible and aligned reporting.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly project control reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, procurement, commercial, and finance teams to ensure data integrity and transparency.
• Proactively remove approval, information, and reporting bottlenecks affecting cash flow or financial performance.

4. Compliance & Team Leadership

• Ensure compliance with Income s internal procedures, contractual obligations, and applicable Saudi regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the project controls team to enhance technical capability and commercial awareness.
• Promote best practices in planning, cost control, risk management, and reporting standards.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering (Civil preferred; Mechanical or Electrical acceptable).
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PSP, or equivalent are an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in project controls within the construction sector.
• Proven experience managing project control functions for large-scale building or infrastructure projects.
• Strong exposure to construction planning, cost control, and site execution environments.
• Demonstrated experience in delay analysis, claims, and change management.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Strong knowledge of construction cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent command of Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts (preferably FIDIC-based).

Core Competencies

• Construction Planning & Scheduling
• Cost Control & Budget Management
• Risk, Change & Claims Management
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking
• Leadership & Team Development
• Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making