Project Controls Manager

Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:

Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.

If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world, then Decima is where you belong. At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities.

We are looking for a driven and capable Project Controls Manager to support us with the development of multiple Data Center projects for one of the top technology clients in the world. This is a client-facing role. You will be responsible for managing the planning, scheduling, and cost control functions, supporting the Associate Director and Director of Project Controls in delivering consistent project performance and control standards across all workstreams.

We want to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation and talent for multitasking in a fast-paced environment. We will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish a strong working relationship with the client and communicate effectively with both technical and management-level personnel.
• Support the preparation of PowerPoint presentations and progress reports for management review.
• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications to ensure accurate alignment with project objectives.
• Work with the client and contractors to establish work breakdown structures (WBS), CPM baseline schedules, and integrated master schedules (IMS).
• Assist in loading schedules with resource and cost information as required.
• Perform schedule and resource analyses to identify potential bottlenecks and areas requiring corrective action.
• Update, maintain, and revise monthly and weekly schedules and reports to reflect accurate project status.
• Coordinate and review consultants’, contractors’, and vendors’ schedules to ensure compliance with client standards and contractual requirements.
• Report on schedule performance, including progress trends, delays, or accelerations.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of earned value management (EVM) systems to monitor project performance.
• Identify project risks, analyze potential impacts, and assist in developing mitigation plans.
• Perform “what-if” and delay analyses under the guidance of the Associate Director.
• Maintain clear communication between the company, clients, and project teams on all project control matters.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of construction project controls experience.
• Fluency in English is a must.
• Experience in vertical construction is a must (e.g., Data Centers, Hotels, Hospitals, Mixed-Use Buildings, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling principles and project control best practices.
• High proficiency in Primavera P6, including schedule updates, resource loading, and reporting.
• Experience developing and presenting various project control reports (e.g., critical path, progress curves, resource histograms, etc.).
• Previous experience in client-facing roles.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, capable of interacting effectively with both technical and management stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Data Center construction experience.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• PSP or PMI-SP certification.
• Active membership in PMI, AACEi, or similar professional associations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project.

POSITION DETAILS

• Location (Office-based): Heliopolis, Cairo.
• Position: Project Controls Manager.
• Position Classification: Salary-based full-time.

PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft 365

 

Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

At Decima International, we offer a competitive salary package, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. We also provide excellent medical, vision and dental insurance for our employees.