Project Controls Planning Lead, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Indianapolis is seeking a Project Controls Planning Lead within Project & Development Services. You will oversee schedule management across multiple projects and act as the primary contact for project-level controls delivery.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 10+ years of experience with at least 2 years in management, advanced project controls skills, and strong client relations.

Qualifications

• 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 required.
• Advanced project controls skills; 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.

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 third-party schedule components into a comprehensive cost plan.

Skills

Advanced project controls

Client relations

Analytical skills

Highly organized

Forecasting

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Certification preferred

Tools

Cost and schedule management software

Job description

Project Controls Planning Lead, Project & Development Services

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

• 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.

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: $ 119,000.00 - $140,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

About Cushman & Wakefield

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield” 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