Project Controls Manager

Jones Lang LaSalleCairogulftalentpublished 10/13/2026
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About the company

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Your tasks

*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.
  • Identify and track changes, actual and potential, to the project scope, ensuring estimates of schedule impact are given visibility with the client and project management.
  • Participate in contract administration and claims management.
  • Review, challenge, and approve contractor’s extension of time claims and perform delay analysis techniques to support the claims determination.
  • Manage change control processes and participate in assessing potential variations and claims.
  • Prepare performance reports and variance analysis to the management.
  • Share lessons learned and mentor team members and direct reports to promote knowledge transfer across project.

Requirements

  • 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.

How to apply

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

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Location On-site – Cairo, EGY

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