Manager, Project Controls (Planning), Project & Development Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Indianapolis seeks a Manager, Project Controls (Planning) to oversee project controls delivery across multiple projects. You will balance hands-on technical leadership with team oversight and client-facing delivery accountability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of related experience and 2+ years in management; Master’s or certifications preferred. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and client relations are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred; Certifications preferred.
• Ten or more years of related experience with 2+ years of management experience required.
• Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or practice area.
• Advanced project controls skills and expertise in cost and schedule management software.
• Expert in client relations, client management and consulting.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• Experience in construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial or related technical field.
• Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversee schedule 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 schedule components into a comprehensive cost plan.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Strategy contribution

Education

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+ years of management experience

Ability to contribute to strategic direction

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 in construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial or related field

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Title

Manager, Project Controls (Planning), Project & Development Services

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 schedule 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 schedule 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.

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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