Manager, Project Controls (Cost)

Cushman & Wakefield; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 149,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield oversees cost management across multiple projects. The Manager, Project Controls (Cost) balances hands‑on technical leadership with team oversight and client‑facing delivery accountability.

Requirements include 10+ years of related experience with 2+ years in management, a relevant bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and advanced project controls skills. The role emphasizes client relations, analytics, and strategic department contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred; Certification preferred.
• Ten+ years of related experience with 2+ years of management experience.
• Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the department.
• Advanced project controls skills; client relations and consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost management across multiple projects.
• Escalation point for complex controls issues.
• QA/QC review of forecasts, schedules, and reporting.
• Lead client meetings related to project controls.
• Manage and mentor Senior Project Controls staff.
• Support resourcing and staffing decisions.
• Coordinate and integrate all third‑party plans and cost components into a comprehensive cost plan.

Skills

Cost management

Project controls

Client relations

Team leadership

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/CM/Business

Master's degree preferred

Certification preferred

Job description

Job Title

Manager, Project Controls (Cost)

Job Description Summary

Oversees project controls delivery across multiple projects or a defined program. Balances hands‑on technical leadership with team oversight and client‑facing delivery accountability.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties

• Oversee cost management across multiple projects.
• Act as escalation point for complex controls issues.
• Provide QA/QC review of forecasts, schedules, and reporting.
• Lead client meetings related to project controls.
• Manage and mentor Senior Project Controls staff.
• Support resourcing and staffing decisions.
• Coordinate and integrate all third‑party plans and cost components into a comprehensive cost plan.

Education/Experience/Training

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred. Certification preferred.
• Ten or more years of related experience with 2 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: $ 148,750.00 - $175,000.00

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.

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