Project Controls Senior Manager, Life Sciences/Data Center, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 144,500 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Project Controls Senior Manager for its Life Sciences/Data Center projects in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves overseeing cost and schedule management for complex projects while leading a team of analysts. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience and advanced project management skills, capable of advising clients and ensuring accurate reporting.

The position includes competitive compensation between $144,500.00 and $170,000.00, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related experience, including 2+ years in management.
• Expertise in project management and consulting.
• Strong organizational skills with a proficient knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost and schedule management for large-scale projects.
• Guide project teams in cost analysis and risk management.
• Develop and maintain project control and execution plans.

Skills

Advanced project management skills

Client relations and management

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

MS Project

Job description

Job Title

Project Controls Senior Manager, Life Sciences/Data Center, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary

This managerial role is responsible for overseeing the cost and /or schedule management activities of multiple complex projects simultaneously. The role involves making significant contributions to projects by collaborating with senior project managers, clients, and other stakeholders. It includes developing strategic cost plans and guiding projects from initiation through to closeout. The Manager of Project Controls will lead a team of analysts, ensuring effective development, management, and reporting of cost reports and analyses. This role requires advanced organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, along with the capability to lead and mentor a diverse team.

Job Description

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and oversee the cost and schedule management program, including tools, technology, processes, and procedures for large‑scale capital programs.
• Coordinate and integrate all third‑party plans and cost and schedule components into a comprehensive cost plan.
• Provide leadership in detailed cost analysis, advising project managers, clients, and third parties on cost risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
• Manage the accruals and forecast process for multiple projects, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Lead the risk management process, including support for quantitative risk assessments.
• Oversee the implementation of earned value management in complex manufacturing programs.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of project control and project execution plans.
• Supervise the review and approval of invoices from subcontractors and third parties.
• Lead in the development of RFPs, RFQs, and other project‑related contract negotiations.
• Oversee the development of project estimates and the value engineering process.
• Develop and refine cost & schedule management procedures for the organization and clients as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field. Master's degree preferred. Certification preferred.
• Twelve or more years of related experience with 2 or more years of management experience required. Must have relevant industry experience.
• Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or assigned practice area. Advanced project management skills with expertise in the project management business.
• Expert in client relations, client management and consulting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly organized with strong analytical skills. A proficient working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and processes as they relate to corporate real estate, design and construction.
• Software skills: Microsoft Office applications, MS Project.

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 & 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: $ 144,500.00 - $170,000.00

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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