Senior Project Controls Cost Lead — Cost Management Expert

cw; United States; On-site; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Project Controls Cost Analyst for its Project & Development Services group. The role leads cost management on complex capital projects and serves as a primary technical contributor, with mentorship for junior staff and active client communications.

This position includes monthly travel to project sites in Lexington, Kentucky, and requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in cost or schedule management on capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• Five or more years of related experience in cost or schedule management on capital projects.
• Experience in a matrixed environment and with 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

Schedule management

Client interaction

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management/Project Management

Tools

Cost software

Scheduling software

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Project Controls Cost Analyst for its Project & Development Services group. The role leads cost management on complex capital projects and serves as a primary technical contributor, with mentorship for junior staff and active client communications.

This position includes monthly travel to project sites in Lexington, Kentucky, and requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in cost or schedule management on capital projects.