Senior Manager, Project Controls, Mechanical Estimator, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield; United States; Remote; USD 149,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is hiring a Senior Manager, Project Controls, Mechanical Estimator, to oversee cost management on large capital projects with a focus on divisions 21, 22, and 23. You will work with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to guide strategic cost plans from early lifecycle phases to closeout.

The role requires 8+ years of cost management experience on capital projects, mechanical estimating skills, and strong Excel expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a cost management expert on capital projects including design and construction phases.
• Mechanical estimating experience with ability to interpret complex mechanical drawings and prepare quantity take-offs.
• Experience in a complex, matrixed environment working on teams.
• Expertise using Excel and related data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish the cost management program and deliverables for large capital programs.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, analyses, estimates and studies for mechanical scope.
• Evaluate labor productivity and integrate cost components into an integrated cost plan.
• Lead cost risk analysis and provide detailed cost risk mitigations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analysis

Reporting

Leading Teams

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title Senior Manager, Project Controls, Mechanical Estimator, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary This senior level role will manage all cost management activities of one or multiple complex projects focusing on mechanical trades, i.e. division 21, 22 and 23. The role will make an immediate impact at a client by working with senior project managers, clients, and other key stakeholders to support strategic cost plans to support the client through the early phases of the project lifecycle to the closeout. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving.

Job Description Essential

• Establish the cost management program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs (tools, technology, processes and procedures).
• Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and additional studies for mechanical scope of work.
• Utilize appropriate resources to evaluate labor productivities.
• Integrate all third plans and cost components into integrated cost plan.
• Lead effort to provide detailed analysis to the project manager, client, CM, engineering or other 3rd parties on cost risk, issues, and/or mitigations.
• Drive the accruals and forecast process for the projects including detailed monthly, biweekly, and/or weekly as required.
• Support the risk management process and plan.
• Support facilitation of quantitative risk assessments when required.
• Develop and lead the earned value component of complex manufacturing programs.
• Support development of project control and project execution plan.
• Review/approve invoices from subcontractors and third party.
• Assist with the development of RFPs, RFQs and other project related contract negotiations.
• Drive the development of project estimates.
• Drive value engineering process.
• Assist in the development of cost management procedures for C&W and clients as required.

Education/Experience/Training

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• 8 or more years of related experience in working as a cost management expert on capital projects, including design and construction phases.
• Mechanical estimating experience including ability to interpret complex mechanical drawings and prepare quantity take-offs.
• Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment.
• Expertise using Excel.
• Experience with data centers and life science preferred.
• Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences experience strongly preferred.

Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Analysis
• Reporting
• Leading Teams

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: $ 148,750.00 - $175,000.00

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. 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].

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About 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