Director, Project Controls, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 157,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time away from work

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Director, Project Controls within Project & Development Services in Raleigh, NC. The role oversees strategic project controls across programs and accounts, ensuring delivery excellence and client leadership.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in project controls with 5+ years in management, strong client relations, and expertise in cost/schedule management software. Comprehensive benefits and industry leadership are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred; Certification preferred.
• 15+ years of related experience with 5+ years of management experience required.
• Expert in client relations, client management and consulting.
• Advanced project controls skills and strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct project controls delivery across accounts, markets, or programs.
• Provide executive-level client engagement and advisory support.
• Lead and develop Managers.
• Partner with account leadership on staffing, performance, and growth.

Skills

Project controls

Client relations

Consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Professional certification preferred

Tools

Cost management software

Scheduling 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

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.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a global leader in real estate services, leveraging our specialized expertise to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to owners and occupiers. With 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices across 60 countries, we are one of the largest firms in the industry, with more than 100 years of history. In 2023, we generated $9.5 billion in revenue from our core services. To learn more, visit www.careers.cushmanwakefield.com.