Executive Director, Strategic Project Controls & Development

Cushman & Wakefield; United States; On-site; USD 149,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Director, Project Controls within Project & Development Services. Leads practice-scale delivery, strategy, and growth across sectors, markets, or major client portfolios, shaping how Project Controls services are delivered and scaled across the organization.

The role requires fifteen or more years of related experience with at least five years in management, advanced project controls skills, and exemplary communication.

Qualifications

• Fifteen+ years related experience with 5+ years of management.
• Advanced project controls skills and industry experience.
• Strong client relations and consulting experience.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in construction, life sciences, data centers, or industrial fields.

Responsibilities

• Set project controls strategy and delivery models.
• Executive sponsor for key clients and programs.
• Oversee Directors and senior leaders.
• Drive talent strategy, succession planning, and capability development.
• Partner with leadership to drive revenue growth.
• Influence market positioning and service innovation.
• Handle highly strategic or complex client requirements.

Skills

Project controls

Client relations

Client management

Consulting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree

Masters preferred

Certification preferred

Tools

Cost/Schedule software

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Director, Project Controls within Project & Development Services. Leads practice-scale delivery, strategy, and growth across sectors, markets, or major client portfolios, shaping how Project Controls services are delivered and scaled across the organization.

The role requires fifteen or more years of related experience with at least five years in management, advanced project controls skills, and exemplary communication.