Project Controls Specialist – Cost & Schedule

Cushman & Wakefield; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 106,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Project Controls Planner in Annapolis, MD to independently manage cost and schedule tasks for moderately complex projects. You will support senior staff and clients with analysis, reporting, and execution of defined project controls deliverables.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in cost or schedule management on capital projects, with experience in a complex matrix environment and proficiency in project controls software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• Three or more years of related experience in cost or schedule management on capital projects.
• Direct experience in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Expertise with cost and schedule management software.
• Experience in construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial or related fields.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost reports or schedules
• Track actuals, commitments, and forecast data
• Assist with accruals and reporting cycles
• Identify variances and support risk and trend analysis
• Interface with project team members to gather inputs
• Status, forecast, and analyze project schedules
• Maintain organized project controls documentation

Education

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

Three or more years of related experience in working as a cost or schedule management SME on capital projects

Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment

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 effective communication skills - both oral and written

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Project Controls Planner in Annapolis, MD to independently manage cost and schedule tasks for moderately complex projects. You will support senior staff and clients with analysis, reporting, and execution of defined project controls deliverables.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in cost or schedule management on capital projects, with experience in a complex matrix environment and proficiency in project controls software.