Senior Project Controls Leader, Portfolio Oversight

Cushman & Wakefield; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Senior Manager of Project Controls, Mechanical Estimator for Project & Development Services in Oregon. Role focuses on portfolio-level oversight, strategic leadership, and client advisory support to drive successful project delivery.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, establishing governance structures, and shaping resourcing models while advancing internal tools and standards in a dynamic project controls environment.

Qualifications

• Thirteen+ years of related experience with 2+ years of management experience.
• Expert in cost and schedule management software.
• Experience in construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial sectors.
• Exemplary communication skills—oral and written.
• Ability to contribute to strategic direction of the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide portfolio-level oversight of project controls delivery.
• Establish delivery strategies, controls frameworks, and governance structures.
• Serve as senior advisor to client stakeholders.
• Mentor and oversee Managers and Senior Project Controls staff.
• Influence staffing, resourcing, and delivery models.
• Contribute to internal tools, standards, and process improvements.

Skills

Advanced project controls

Client relations & consulting

Analytical skills

Strategic direction contribution

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management/Business Administration

Master's degree

Certification

Tools

Cost & Schedule Management Software

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Senior Manager of Project Controls, Mechanical Estimator for Project & Development Services in Oregon. Role focuses on portfolio-level oversight, strategic leadership, and client advisory support to drive successful project delivery.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, establishing governance structures, and shaping resourcing models while advancing internal tools and standards in a dynamic project controls environment.