Planning And Cost Control Manager

Job description / Role

Job Description

This role is responsible for leading a team of Planning & Cost Control Engineers to ensure projects are completed within the defined timelines and budget. The role involves overseeing the planning and cost control aspects of ongoing projects and ensuring the successful execution of project plans.

Project Planning and Supervision:
- Supervise the team in developing comprehensive project plans, including task breakdowns, resource allocation, and timelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine project requirements and constraints.

Cost Control:
- Implement cost control strategies to monitor project budgets and expenditures.
- Analyze variances between planned and actual costs, identify root causes, and propose corrective actions.

Monitoring and Performance Tracking:
- Monitor project progress and milestones, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project performance and identify areas for improvement.

Communication and Stakeholder Management:
- Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders, providing updates and addressing concerns in a timely manner.

Risk Management:
- Identify risks and uncertainties, develop mitigation plans, and oversee their implementation.

Process Improvement:
- Continuously evaluate and optimize planning and cost control processes for greater efficiency.
- Develop and maintain standard procedures and best practices for planning and cost control activities.
- Ensure knowledge transfer and share lessons learned from previous projects.

Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead, mentor, and provide guidance to the team of Planning & Cost Control Engineers.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
- Promote continuous learning and professional development.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, offer feedback, and identify training needs.
- Resolve conflicts within the team and promote a positive work culture.

Knowledge Management:
- Establish a repository of project documentation, templates, and tools for effective knowledge management.
- Facilitate training sessions or workshops to enhance team members' skills.

Personal Skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent Presentation Skills
- Very good command of English.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Technical Skills:
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel...etc.)
- Excellent Knowledge and Practical skills in Primavera c
- Budgeting and forecasting skill.

Education:
- B.Sc. of Engineering with a specialization in Mechanical or Electrical or Civil

About the Company

Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors. We help our clients streamline their operations and businesses through our portfolio of solutions, managed services, and consultancy practice. Our team of 1000 professionals are spread throughout the region with anchor offices in Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Abuja, Kampala and New Jersey, allowing us to service an ever-increasing client base in over 40 countries.