Senior Project Controls Lead – Planning & Development

Cushman & Wakefield; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Manager, Project Controls (Planning) to oversee controls delivery across multiple projects within Project & Development Services in the Richmond area. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with team oversight and client-facing accountability.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a related field, 10+ years of experience with 2+ in management, strong schedule-management skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred; Certification preferred.
• Ten+ years of related experience with 2+ years in management.
• Advanced project controls skills; contribute to strategic direction.
• Experience in life sciences or related technical field.
• Exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversee schedule management across multiple projects.
• Act as escalation point for complex controls issues.
• Provide QA/QC review of forecasts, schedules, and reporting.
• Lead client meetings related to project controls.
• Manage and mentor Senior Project Controls staff.
• Support resourcing and staffing decisions.
• Coordinate and integrate all third-party schedule components into a comprehensive cost plan.

Skills

Project controls

Client relations

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management/Business Admin)

Master's degree preferred

Certification preferred

Tools

Schedule management software

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Manager, Project Controls (Planning) to oversee controls delivery across multiple projects within Project & Development Services in the Richmond area. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with team oversight and client-facing accountability.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a related field, 10+ years of experience with 2+ in management, strong schedule-management skills, and excellent communication.