Decima International is hiring a Director, Project Controls to lead the planning, scheduling, and change management for multiple large-scale Data Center construction projects for a premier technology client. You will be the client's primary point of contact, responsible for managing complex aspects of project controls and ensuring successful delivery.
What You'll Do
- Establish and maintain a strong client relationship, communicating clearly with both technical and management-level personnel.
- Prepare and present detailed presentations on project progress, findings, and recommendations.
- Review project plans, requirements, and specifications to ensure alignment.
- Collaborate with the client and contractors to develop work breakdown structures (WBS), CPM baseline schedules, and integrated master schedules (IMS).
- Load schedules with resource and cost information to enable accurate tracking.
- Perform resource analyses to identify potential bottlenecks and strains across multiple projects.
- Update, maintain, and revise monthly and weekly project schedules and status reports.
- Coordinate and conduct reviews of consultant, contractor, and vendor schedules to ensure they meet client standards and contract specifications.
- Report on monthly schedule comparisons, highlighting changes, delays, or accelerations.
- Develop and implement an earned value management system (EVM) to measure project progress and performance.
- Identify program and project risks and provide actionable recommendations for mitigation.
- Perform what-if and delay analyses as required by project conditions.
- Act as the primary communication link between Decima and clients regarding contracts and progress, effectively handling client demands.
What We're Looking For
- 20+ years of hands-on construction project controls experience.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Proven experience in vertical construction (e.g., Hotels, Hospitals, Mixed-Use Buildings).
- A Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering, engineering, project management, or a related technical field.
- An excellent understanding of construction and scheduling best practices.
- High proficiency in Primavera P6, including resource and cost loading, tracking, leveling, and reporting.
- Experience developing various types of reports for different audiences, such as critical path reports and resource histograms.
- Demonstrated experience in client-facing positions.
- Ability to grasp complex technical construction programs and communicate progress effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong overall communication skills, with clarity and accuracy for any audience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Nice to Have
- A Master's degree in Construction Management.
- Specific experience with Data Center construction or other complex vertical construction.
- Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.
- PSP or PMI-SP certification.
- Active membership in professional associations like PMI or AACEi.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
Technical Stack
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft 365
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid time off
- Performance-based bonuses
- Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance
Work Mode
This is an onsite role based at our office in Heliopolis, Cairo.
Our Culture
At Decima International, we approach each client engagement as a true partnership. We focus on creating an environment that attracts top talent and allows them to flourish, while regulating our growth to maintain the highest standards of service.
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.
