Director, Project Controls - Data Center Delivery

Cushman & Wakefield; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 161,500 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Ashburn, VA seeks a Director of Project Controls to lead planning and scheduling for large capital programs, with a focus on data center delivery. You will partner with executive stakeholders to shape strategy and implement integrated master schedules and governance.

The role requires 12–15+ years, Primavera P6 expertise, and proven leadership in matrix environments. You will mentor a team of schedulers and contribute to business development through proposals and client

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years in planning and scheduling for large-scale capital programs.
• Experience at a program or portfolio level, client-facing leadership.
• Expertise in data center projects, fast-track schedules, commissioning.
• Proficient in Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise-level schedule management frameworks across major capital programs, including tools, processes, governance, and reporting standards.
• Serve as the primary planning and scheduling advisor to client leadership, providing strategic guidance on program phasing, sequencing, and delivery risks.
• Develop and oversee integrated master schedules aligning design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations across complex programs.
• Drive alignment across internal teams, contractors, designers, and third parties to ensure integration into a single source of truth schedule.
• Establish program-level reporting structures, KPIs, and executive dashboards to communicate schedule performance, risks, and trends.
• Lead scenario planning, what-if analysis, and quantitative risk assessments to support key program decisions.
• Identify and communicate critical path impacts, schedule risks, and mitigation strategies at both project and program levels.
• Oversee schedule quality, data integrity, and consistency across all projects within the program.
• Partner with cost, commercial, and project management leads to align schedule with financial and operational objectives.
• Build, lead, and mentor a team of schedulers and planners, establishing a culture of accountability, development, and continuous improvement.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and thought leadership related to project controls and scheduling.
• Act as a visible leader within both the client organization and internal teams, reinforcing best practices and driving delivery excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Ashburn, VA seeks a Director of Project Controls to lead planning and scheduling for large capital programs, with a focus on data center delivery. You will partner with executive stakeholders to shape strategy and implement integrated master schedules and governance.

The role requires 12–15+ years, Primavera P6 expertise, and proven leadership in matrix environments. You will mentor a team of schedulers and contribute to business development through proposals and client