Senior Director, Project Controls — Growth & Strategy

cw; United States; On-site; USD 149,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Director of Project Controls to lead practice-scale delivery, strategy, and growth across sectors. You will set service strategy, oversee directors, and act as executive sponsor for major clients and programs.

The role requires advanced project controls skills, 15+ years of experience with 5+ in management, and excellence in client relations, communication, and leadership. A Bachelor's is required; a Master’s and certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certification preferred.
• Fifteen or more years of related experience with 5 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.

Responsibilities

• Set project controls service strategy and delivery models.
• Executive sponsor for key clients and programs.
• Oversee Directors and senior leaders.
• Drive talent strategy, succession planning, and capability development.
• Partner with leadership to drive revenue growth.
• Influence market positioning and service innovation.
• Solution highly strategic or complex client requirements.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Client relations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Certification preferred

15+ years of related experience

Leadership experience

Tools

Cost scheduling software

Construction management software

MS Excel

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Director of Project Controls to lead practice-scale delivery, strategy, and growth across sectors. You will set service strategy, oversee directors, and act as executive sponsor for major clients and programs.

The role requires advanced project controls skills, 15+ years of experience with 5+ in management, and excellence in client relations, communication, and leadership. A Bachelor's is required; a Master’s and certifications are preferred.