Senior Manager, Project Controls (Life Science), Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 157,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Controls (Life Science) to provide portfolio-level oversight and strategic leadership across major programs. You will establish delivery strategies, governance, and control frameworks while acting as a senior advisor to client stakeholders and mentoring mid-senior staff.

You will influence staffing, delivery models, and contribute to internal tools and process improvements, drawing on extensive project controls expertise and exceptional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred; certification preferred.
• Thirteen or more years of related experience with 2+ years of management experience.
• Advanced project controls skills and expert client relations, management and consulting.
• Strong analytical and exemplary written/oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide portfolio-level oversight of project controls delivery.
• Establish delivery strategies, controls frameworks, and governance structures.
• Serve as senior advisor to client stakeholders.
• Mentor and oversee Managers and Senior Project Controls staff.
• Influence staffing, resourcing, and delivery models.
• Contribute to internal tools, standards, and process improvements.

Skills

Advanced project controls

Client relations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cost & schedule software

Leadership

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Certification preferred

13+ years experience with 2+ years management

Job description

Job Title Senior Manager, Project Controls (Life Science), Project & Development Services

Provides portfolio-level or major-program oversight of project controls services. Balances technical leadership with increased responsibility for people leadership, client advisory support, and account participation.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide portfolio-level oversight of project controls delivery.
• Establish delivery strategies, controls frameworks, and governance structures.
• Serve as senior advisor to client stakeholders.
• Mentor and oversee Managers and Senior Project Controls staff.
• Influence staffing, resourcing, and delivery models.
• Contribute to internal tools, standards, and process improvements.

Education/Experience/Training

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field. Master's degree preferred. Certification preferred. Thirteen 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: $ 157,250.00 - $185,000.00

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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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