Senior Project Controls Manager - Planning & Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Indianapolis seeks a Manager, Project Controls (Planning) to oversee project controls delivery across multiple projects. You will balance hands-on technical leadership with team oversight and client-facing delivery accountability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of related experience and 2+ years in management; Master’s or certifications preferred. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and client relations are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred; Certifications preferred.
• Ten or more years of related experience with 2+ years of management experience required.
• Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or practice area.
• Advanced project controls skills and expertise in cost and schedule management software.
• Expert in client relations, client management and consulting.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• Experience in construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial or related technical field.
• Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversee schedule management across multiple projects.
• Escalation point for complex controls issues.
• 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 plans and schedule components into a comprehensive cost plan.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Strategy contribution

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Certification preferred

Ten or more years of related experience with 2+ years of management experience

Ability to contribute to strategic direction

Advanced project controls skills

Expert in client relations, client management and consulting

Highly organized with strong analytical skills

Expertise using cost and schedule management software

Experience in construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial or related field

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Indianapolis seeks a Manager, Project Controls (Planning) to oversee project controls delivery across multiple projects. You will balance hands-on technical leadership with team oversight and client-facing delivery accountability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of related experience and 2+ years in management; Master’s or certifications preferred. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and client relations are essential.