Project performance and cost analyst

Job Description

We are looking for Project performance and cost control / analyst specialist To ensure the effective monitoring and evaluation of project financial and operational performance by integrating project management methodologies with cost control practices. The role acts as a key support to the PMO in tracking budgets, supplier obligations, collections, and overall project profitability — ensuring projects are aligned with scope, cost, and time baselines.

Key Responsibilities :

Collaborate with project managers to track performance against the project baseline (cost, scope, schedule).

Utilize PMP frameworks (like EVM, CPI, SPI) to assess project health.

Generate Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and flag any deviations or early signs of overrun.

Prepare periodic project performance dashboards and variance reports for senior leadership.

Support the development of project budgets, based on scope of work and WBS.

Monitor ongoing budget consumption, identify risks of overruns, and recommend corrective actions.

Participate in regular project reviews with the PMO to align financial projections with execution status.

Maintain a clear log of supplier commitments, their due dates, and payment status.

Prepare payment schedules and track actual transfers from KSA to Egypt.

Coordinate closely with finance and procurement teams to escalate delayed approvals and avoid delivery risks.

Follow up on project billing and collections, in coordination with account managers.

Develop a collection timeline and monitor cash inflow to ensure healthy project liquidity.

Reconcile actual collections vs. scheduled milestones and report delays or risks.

Deliver insights that assist PMs in corrective and preventive actions (per PMP guidelines).

Maintain documentation of project performance trends, including earned value, cost efficiency, and delivery constraints.

Act as a liaison between project teams and finance, ensuring consistent interpretation of financial data in project context.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.

PMP certification (preferred or in progress)

3–5 years’ experience in project controls, project accounting, or PMO support roles

Experience in contracting or construction industry is a plus

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera) and Excel dashboards

Strong understanding of EVM (Earned Value Management), budget control, and KPI tracking

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field. PMP certification (preferred or in progress) 3–5 years’ experience in project controls, project accounting, or PMO support roles Experience in contracting or construction industry is a plus Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera) and Excel dashboards Strong understanding of EVM (Earned Value Management), budget control, and KPI tracking Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills