Global Project Controls & Data Governance Lead

Cushman & Wakefield; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 105,000; 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 Project Controls Specialist to lead project governance, controls, and data governance for global real estate programs. You will work with program managers, finance, and IT to ensure compliant, transparent reporting across all project phases.

The role emphasizes centralized controls, process improvement, and collaboration with client teams to drive quality, efficiency, and accountability in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years directly related experience in a project management governance or support role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain governance structures and controls for project delivery.
• Oversee document control, QA/QC, and delivery assurance activities.
• Partner with finance and IT teams to ensure compliant data reporting.

Skills

Influence without authority

Relationship building

Innovation mindset

Client focus

Data governance awareness

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction/Business/Data

Tools

MS Office Suite

PowerBI

TRIRIGA

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to lead project governance, controls, and data governance for global real estate programs. You will work with program managers, finance, and IT to ensure compliant, transparent reporting across all project phases.

The role emphasizes centralized controls, process improvement, and collaboration with client teams to drive quality, efficiency, and accountability in project delivery.