Senior Project Manager

GEBTRON · Alexandria, Egypt · Posted 2026-05-12

Senior Project Manager – Engineering & Procurement (EP)Location: Alexandria, EgyptReporting to: CEOIndustry: Heavy Industrial / Plants / Mining / Steel / Cement/ MachineryAbout the RoleWe are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead complex Engineering & Procurement (EP) projects in heavy industrial environments. This includes industrial plants, processing facilities, mines, steel structures, concrete structures, conveyors, machinery and large equipment.This is a senior leadership role. You will own full project delivery: engineering, procurement, budget, planning, coordination, and client satisfaction.You will act as the single point of contact between our clients, our in-house engineering/design teams, external consultants, OEMs/suppliers, and site stakeholders. You are accountable for execution, control, risk management, and delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesLead full lifecycle delivery of Engineering & Procurement (EP) projects in heavy industry (plants, mining, steel/concrete structures, conveyors, machinery and equipment).Manage multidisciplinary teams: in-house designers/engineers, external consultants, and subcontractors.Own the project schedule using MS Project: planning, milestones, critical path, progress tracking.Drive project budgets, cost control, cash flow, and reporting to senior leadership.Oversee technical design reviews and ensure engineering packages are aligned with client specs, standards, and safety.Coordinate procurement of machinery, equipment, conveyors and plant systems (RFQs, vendor selection, techno-commercial evaluation).Conduct and lead client meetings, project reviews, progress updates, and commercial discussions. Maintain strong customer relationships.Mitigate risk: identify variations, delays, scope changes, and claim opportunities early.Ensure compliance with QA/QC, HSE, and applicable industrial standards.Manage documentation, deliverables, submittals, and approvals.Support on-site activities, mobilization, installation planning, commissioning interface (in coordination with site/construction teams).Technical Exposure We’re Looking ForIndustrial plants / mining / process plants / heavy equipment installationsSteel structures, concrete foundations, mechanical layoutsMaterial handling systems (conveyors, feeders, crushers, etc.)Large rotating / static equipmentIntegration of mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, and controls disciplinesTools & PlatformsMS Project (planning / scheduling / reporting)BIM3D scanning / point cloud workflowsAutodesk Inventor (or equivalent 3D design for machinery / layouts)Familiarity with digital coordination, model reviews, clash detection, etc.Ideal Profile12–20 years of experience in project management in heavy industry or industrial plants (EPC / EP / OEM / systems integrator / mining / large machinery).Proven track record delivering complex engineering + procurement scopes under budget and within schedule.Strong commercial awareness: cost control, contracts, variations, claims, invoicing.Excellent people leadership: able to coordinate designers, consultants, suppliers, and client stakeholders.Strong client-facing presence and negotiation skills.Comfortable directly reporting to executive management and presenting project status at that level.Education & CertificationsEngineering degree Mechanical is required.PMP certification strongly preferred.MBA is an advantage (commercial/financial understanding is important in this role).Soft SkillsOwnership mindset. You treat the project like a business.High accountability on safety, quality, and delivery.Clear communicator, calm under pressure, professional with customers.Able to challenge designs and suppliers when needed.Can manage both detail (technical) and big picture (strategy / commercial).Seniority ExpectationWe are targeting a mature, seasoned professional with solid industrial site exposure and leadership experience. Typical successful candidates have led multi-million-dollar/heavy-industry projects and are comfortable managing engineering teams, procurement, and customer expectations in parallel.What We OfferHigh-impact leadership role with direct visibility to the CEO.Opportunity to shape how major industrial projects are executed in the region.Competitive package + performance incentives.Family Medical careExposure and regional mobilityLong-term growth path (Head of Projects / Operations Director).This position will be operating from Gebtron office in Alexandria, Egypt

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