Lead Planner, Project Controls, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 132,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Indianapolis is seeking a Lead Planner, Project Controls to lead cost and schedule workstreams on complex capital projects. You will coordinate inputs from analysts and schedulers and interface directly with client stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 8+ years of cost or schedule management experience, expertise with project controls software, and proven communication skills in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• Eight or more years of related experience in cost or schedule management on capital projects.
• Experience in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Expertise using cost and schedule management software.
• Experience in construction, life sciences, data centers, or related technical field.
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost and/or schedule workstreams on complex projects.
• Coordinate inputs from analysts and schedulers.
• Interface directly with client stakeholders.
• Identify and communicate cost and schedule risks.
• Support Managers with reporting and delivery oversight.
• Ensure alignment with project controls standards.

Skills

Cost management

Schedule management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Cost/Schedule software

Job description

Job Title Lead Planner, Project Controls, Project & Development Services Job Description Summary Acts as the project controls lead for large or high-risk projects. Responsible for coordinating cost and schedule activities and serving as the primary point of contact for project-level controls delivery.

Essential Job Duties:

• Lead cost and/or schedule workstreams on complex projects
• Coordinate inputs from analysts and schedulers
• Interface directly with client stakeholders
• Identify and communicate cost and schedule risks
• Support Managers with reporting and delivery oversight
• Ensure alignment with project controls standards

Education/Experience/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• Eight or more years of related experience in working as a cost or schedule management expert on capital projects, including design, construction and testing phases.
• Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment.
• 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: $ 131,750.00 - $155,000.00

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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About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com