Senior Project Controls Cost Analyst, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Project Controls Cost Analyst for Project & Development Services. This role leads cost management on complex capital projects, coordinating with clients and junior staff to ensure accurate forecasts and robust risk analysis.

The position requires monthly travel to project sites (Lexington, Kentucky) and a track record of expert cost and schedule management in relevant industries. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a cost or schedule management expert on capital projects.
• Experience in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Expertise using cost and schedule management software.
• Experience in construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial or related technical field.
• Exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead project-level cost management.
• Prepare forecasts, variance analysis, and risk assessments.
• Support earned value, change management, and scenario analysis.
• Serve as a key contributor in client meetings.
• Review work products prepared by junior staff.
• Support development of project controls plans and procedures.

Skills

Cost management

Scheduling

Earned value

Change management

Scenario analysis

Client communications

Mentoring junior staff

Cost management software

Schedule management software

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

Cost and schedule management software

Job description

Job Title

Senior Project Controls Cost Analyst, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

Leads execution of cost management for complex projects under limited supervision. Acts as the primary technical contributor on assigned projects while supporting client communications and mentoring junior staff.

Job Description

This position will require monthly travel to project site in Lexington, Kentucky.

Essential Job Duties

• Independently lead project-level cost management.
• Prepare forecasts, variance analysis, and risk assessments.
• Support earned value, change management, and scenario analysis.
• Serve as a key contributor in client meetings.
• Review work products prepared by junior staff.
• Support development of project controls plans and procedures.

Education/Experience/Training

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• Five or more years of related experience in working as a cost or schedule management expert on capital projects, including design, construction and testing phases.
• 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 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: $ 119,000.00 - $140,000.00

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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