Project Support Associate (Project Controls & Performance) - Fluent English

Position Overview

The Project Support Associate supports project performance, financial accuracy, and operational discipline across active projects. This role serves as an analytical support function for Project Managers and Account Managers by tracking project financials, monitoring progress, identifying variances, and supporting accurate billing.

This is an entry-to-mid level role on a Project Controls and Performance Analysis growth track, designed for candidates who are analytical, Excel-proficient, and interested in building project performance and financial analysis skills over time.

Key Responsibilities

Project Financial Tracking & Analysis

• Maintain detailed project trackers comparing estimated vs. actual costs
• Track project performance metrics and identify cost overruns or margin risks
• Identify trends and variances impacting project profitability

Change Orders & Purchase Orders

• Track change orders from submission through approval and billing
• Follow up internally and externally on outstanding COs and POs
• Ensure approved changes are accurately reflected in job cost reports

Project Progress & Billing Support

• Coordinate with Project Managers to confirm project completion status
• Support timely and accurate invoicing aligned with contract terms
• Validate billing against approved change orders and project milestones

Reporting & Communication

• Provide structured financial and performance updates to project teams
• Maintain accurate logs, trackers, and follow-up documentation
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and clients as needed

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree (or in progress) in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Equivalent analytical experience may be considered

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a project, financial, analytical, or operations-related roles
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (formulas, lookups, pivot tables)
• Experience working with project data, financial tracking, or performance metrics
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Work setup:

• Location: Cairo, Egypt
• Hours: 4:00 PM 1:00 AM (Egypt Time)
• Hybrid Model: Initial 3-month on-site period in Nasr City, with potential transition to a 3 WFH / 2 in-office schedule based on performance and business needs.

Role Scope & Growth

This role is not a general administrative or coordination position. It is a data-driven, financially oriented role intended to develop into Project Controls and Performance Analysis responsibilities over time.