Director, Project Controls, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield; Cincinnati (OH, KY); On-site; USD 157,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Director of Project Controls to lead delivery across accounts and markets, providing executive-level client engagement and advisory support in a dynamic setting.

The role requires extensive experience in project controls, strategic direction, and strong communication; the incumbent will build teams, ensure quality, and drive growth across programs and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certification preferred.
• Fifteen or more years of related experience with 5 or more years of management experience required.
• Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or assigned practice area.
• Advanced project controls skills.
• Expert in client relations, client management and consulting.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• Expertise using cost and schedule management software.
• Experience within one or more of the following industries required: construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial or related technical field.
• Must possess exemplary communication skills - both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Direct project controls delivery across accounts, markets, or programs.
• Provide executive-level client engagement and advisory support.
• Lead and develop Managers; ensure service quality, consistency, and scalability.
• Partner with account leadership on staffing, performance, and growth.
• Support business development efforts including pursuits and client expansion.

Skills

Client relations

Project controls

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Certification preferred

Tools

Cost & Schedule Software

Job description

Job Title

Director, Project Controls, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

Accountable for outcomes across projects, programs, or accounts rather than task-level execution. Leads delivery consistency, client leadership, and operational excellence for Project Controls services.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties:

• Solution highly strategic or complex client requirements
• Direct project controls delivery across accounts, markets, or programs
• Provide executive-level client engagement and advisory support
• Lead and develop Managers | Ensure service quality, consistency, and scalability
• Partner with account leadership on staffing, performance, and growth
• Support business development efforts including pursuits and client expansion

Education/Experience/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certification preferred.
• Fifteen or more years of related experience with 5 or more years of management experience required.
• Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or assigned practice area.
• Advanced project controls skills.
• Expert in client relations, client management and consulting.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• Expertise using cost and schedule management software.
• Experience within one or more of the following industries required: construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial or related technical field.
• Must possess exemplary communication skills - both oral and written.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 157,250.00 - $185,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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