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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Manager, Project Controls (Planning) to oversee controls delivery across multiple projects within Project & Development Services in the Richmond area. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with team oversight and client-facing accountability.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a related field, 10+ years of experience with 2+ in management, strong schedule-management skills, and excellent communication.

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 in management.
• Advanced project controls skills; contribute to strategic direction.
• Experience in life sciences or related technical field.
• Exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• 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 schedule components into a comprehensive cost plan.

Skills

Project controls

Client relations

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management/Business Admin)

Master's degree preferred

Certification preferred

Tools

Schedule management software

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 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 schedule management software.
• Experience within life sciences 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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