Planning Manager Company: COLAS RAIL EGYPT BRANCH Location: Cairo Country: Egypt Type of Contract: Fixed term Publication Date: 20 Jul 2025 Opportunity Description Company & Position Details: + Company:Colas Rail Egypt (MEA Division) + Job Title:Project Planning Manager + Reporting To:Project Director Key Responsibilities: + Project Scheduling & Planning: + Develop and manage the project schedule, covering design, procurement, installation, and testing phases. + Incorporate contractual milestones and ensure alignment with theInitial Work Programme (IWP). + Optimize schedules by identifying risks, creating mitigation plans, and ensuring compliance with partners' schedules. + Coordination & Documentation: + Work with theProject Control teamto consolidate schedules and participate in weekly meetings. + Prepare schedule-related documentation, including bar charts, Tilos extracts, and performance reports. + Maintain updated schedules withmonthly progress reviewsand30-day & 90-day look-ahead programs. + Team & Stakeholder Management: + Lead the planning team, ensuring quality inputs and performance reviews. + Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders, clients, and authorities. + Oversee the interface withBIM 4D modeling. Qualifications & Experience Required: + Languages:Fluent in English & Egyptian Arabic (French is a plus). + Technical Skills: + Expertise inPrimavera, Tilos, and other scheduling tools. + Engineering background with at least15 years of experiencein major construction projects. + Knowledge ofPMBOK®andBIM 4D. + Proficiency inMicrosoft Office, Outlook, and electronic document management tools. + Soft Skills: + Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills. + Ability to work in amulticultural, multidisciplinaryteam. + Problem-solving mindset withself-motivation and leadership capabilities. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient project planning and execution, mitigating risks, and maintaining stakeholder alignment. Please enable JavaScript Screen readers cannot read the following searchable map.Follow this link to reach our Job Search page to search for available jobs in a more accessible format. More opportunities in Projects