Senior Project Controls Cost Analyst, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield; Bradley (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Illinois is seeking a Senior Project Controls Cost Analyst to manage comprehensive cost control activities for large capital projects. You will work with senior project managers and clients to develop strategic cost plans through the project lifecycle, building and reporting cost reports and analyses.

We require a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years’ experience in cost management on capital projects, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience on capital projects including design and construction.
• Expertise in cost management, reporting and earned value.
• Strong communication and collaboration in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage cost management program and deliverables.
• Integrate plans into an integrated cost plan.
• Lead cost risk analysis and mitigation discussions with stakeholders.
• Drive accruals, forecasting, and reporting cycles.
• Develop and lead earned value for complex programs.
• Review invoices from subcontractors and third parties.

Skills

Cost management

Budget forecasting

Cost reporting

Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title Senior Project Controls Cost Analyst, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

This senior level role will manage all cost management activities of one or multiple complex projects. The role will make an immediate impact at a client by working with senior project managers, clients, and other key stakeholders to support high-level strategic cost plans to support the client through the early phases of the project lifecycle to the closeout. Will work with the Senior project manager and/or project controls manager to develop a plan for the long-term support of the project including building, managing and reporting cost reports and analysis. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving.

Essential Job Duties:

• Establish the cost management program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs (tools, technology, processes and procedures)
• 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. Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment. Expertise using Excel. Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences experience strongly preferred. Must possess exemplary communication skills - both oral and written.

Competencies:

Problem Solving Analysis Reporting Leading teams

Benefits

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.

Compensation

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: $ 140,250.00 - $165,000.00

Equal Opportunity

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]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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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