Location:Cairo, Cairo, EgyptJob ID: R1013185Date Posted:2026-08-03Company Name:Hitachi Rail GTS Egypt LLCProfession (Job Category):Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoAbout UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.Job Description:JOB OBJECTIVE<ul><li>Responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules to ensure the successful delivery of projects. The role involves planning, progress measurement, forecasting, risk analysis, resource loading, and providing management and project stakeholders with accurate schedule performance reports.</li><li>Analyzing project schedules to identify delays, disruptions, and their causes. The role involves conducting detailed forensic schedule analysis, supporting claims preparation, dispute resolution, and providing expert insights on time-related issues in construction or engineering projects.</li></ul>ROLES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES <ul><li>Responsible for creating, updating and monitoring Project schedules in P6 including customer, partners and suppliers’ dependencies.</li><li>Provide reports/metrics including Critical Path, Earned Value, S-Curves, EAC variance, Critical milestones movement, KPIs &amp; labor forecasts.</li><li>Generate clear comprehensive reporting to management and stakeholders as required by process or contract</li><li>Support and drive schedule optimization efforts to increase float, secure delivery, and reduce costs/rework.</li><li>Analyze the data in these reports to identify trends, risks, and issues &amp; work with the Core Team to resolve them</li><li>Support critical Bids that require a full schedule in the Bid submission:<ul><li>Analyze the tender documents, and assess all contractual requirements for both the Bid submission and the Contract execution,</li><li>create a comprehensive and effective Schedule Narrative when required</li><li>produce an estimate of the level of effort for the planning function in the project</li><li>lead the creation of a project schedule to the level required to be submitted in the bid</li></ul></li><li>Perform forensic schedule analysis to assess project delays and disruptions</li><li>Review baseline schedules, updated programs, and project documentation</li><li>Identify critical path activities and evaluate delay impacts</li><li>Conduct cause-and-effect analysis of delays (excusable, compensable, concurrent)</li><li>Support Legal and Contracts in Extension of Time (EOT) claims preparation and review submitted claims</li><li>Develop delay analysis methodologies such as TIA, Windows Analysis, and As-built vs As planned</li><li>Support claims and dispute resolution including arbitration and litigation</li><li>Prepare technical reports and expert documents</li><li>Collaborate with project managers, legal teams, and consultants</li><li>Analyze productivity loss, disruption, and acceleration claims</li></ul>WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>6-7 years of experience in complex technology-based projects, preferably within the Metro/ Rail Sector</li><li>Expert level skills in Primavera P6 &amp; Microsoft Project software</li><li>Advanced/Expert skills in Microsoft Excel</li><li>Able to understand complex technology &amp; resolve complex problems</li><li>Excellent reporting and communication skills</li><li>Proactive, able to work independently with little oversight or guidance</li><li>Able to plan and manage program schedules including projects requiring over 1,500 activities</li><li>Knowledge of TILOS &amp; Primavera Risk analysis will be added advantage.</li><li>Understanding of contract conditions (FIDIC, NEC)</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Skills and Abilities:</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field</li><li>7 years of experience in planning/scheduling</li><li>2 years in forensic planning or claims analysis</li><li>Professional certifications such as PMP, PSP, or MRICS (preferred)</li></ul>Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  <a href="https://www.hitachirail.com/careers">https://www.hitachirail.com/careers</a>.At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail">https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail</a>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Senior Planning Engineer

Location:Cairo, Cairo, EgyptJob ID: R1013185Date Posted:2026-08-03Company Name:Hitachi Rail GTS Egypt LLCProfession (Job Category):Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoAbout UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.Job Description:JOB OBJECTIVE<ul><li>Responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules to ensure the successful delivery of projects. The role involves planning, progress measurement, forecasting, risk analysis, resource loading, and providing management and project stakeholders with accurate schedule performance reports.</li><li>Analyzing project schedules to identify delays, disruptions, and their causes. The role involves conducting detailed forensic schedule analysis, supporting claims preparation, dispute resolution, and providing expert insights on time-related issues in construction or engineering projects.</li></ul>ROLES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES <ul><li>Responsible for creating, updating and monitoring Project schedules in P6 including customer, partners and suppliers’ dependencies.</li><li>Provide reports/metrics including Critical Path, Earned Value, S-Curves, EAC variance, Critical milestones movement, KPIs &amp; labor forecasts.</li><li>Generate clear comprehensive reporting to management and stakeholders as required by process or contract</li><li>Support and drive schedule optimization efforts to increase float, secure delivery, and reduce costs/rework.</li><li>Analyze the data in these reports to identify trends, risks, and issues &amp; work with the Core Team to resolve them</li><li>Support critical Bids that require a full schedule in the Bid submission:<ul><li>Analyze the tender documents, and assess all contractual requirements for both the Bid submission and the Contract execution,</li><li>create a comprehensive and effective Schedule Narrative when required</li><li>produce an estimate of the level of effort for the planning function in the project</li><li>lead the creation of a project schedule to the level required to be submitted in the bid</li></ul></li><li>Perform forensic schedule analysis to assess project delays and disruptions</li><li>Review baseline schedules, updated programs, and project documentation</li><li>Identify critical path activities and evaluate delay impacts</li><li>Conduct cause-and-effect analysis of delays (excusable, compensable, concurrent)</li><li>Support Legal and Contracts in Extension of Time (EOT) claims preparation and review submitted claims</li><li>Develop delay analysis methodologies such as TIA, Windows Analysis, and As-built vs As planned</li><li>Support claims and dispute resolution including arbitration and litigation</li><li>Prepare technical reports and expert documents</li><li>Collaborate with project managers, legal teams, and consultants</li><li>Analyze productivity loss, disruption, and acceleration claims</li></ul>WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>6-7 years of experience in complex technology-based projects, preferably within the Metro/ Rail Sector</li><li>Expert level skills in Primavera P6 &amp; Microsoft Project software</li><li>Advanced/Expert skills in Microsoft Excel</li><li>Able to understand complex technology &amp; resolve complex problems</li><li>Excellent reporting and communication skills</li><li>Proactive, able to work independently with little oversight or guidance</li><li>Able to plan and manage program schedules including projects requiring over 1,500 activities</li><li>Knowledge of TILOS &amp; Primavera Risk analysis will be added advantage.</li><li>Understanding of contract conditions (FIDIC, NEC)</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Skills and Abilities:</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field</li><li>7 years of experience in planning/scheduling</li><li>2 years in forensic planning or claims analysis</li><li>Professional certifications such as PMP, PSP, or MRICS (preferred)</li></ul>Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  <a href="https://www.hitachirail.com/careers">https://www.hitachirail.com/careers</a>.At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail">https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail</a>

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