Senior Project Controls Planner for Capital Programs

cw; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Manager, Project Controls (Planning) within Project & Development Services in Cary, NC. This senior role leads the client relationship for planning, develops strategic schedules, and collaborates with cost and controls teams to build long-term project support.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years as a planner/scheduler on capital projects, strong communication, and proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, with construction industry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 10+ years of planner/scheduler experience on capital projects.
• Experience in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Expertise using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Construction industry experience is required; life sciences preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish the schedule management program and deliverables for large capital programs.
• Develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules.
• Coordinate Owner scope activities within the integrated schedule.
• Integrate third-party plans into the master schedule.
• Lead planning sessions and perform risk assessments as needed.
• Prepare baseline, progress and what-if schedules.
• Establish schedule analysis and reporting metrics for leadership.
• Assess impacts to critical path and near-critical activities.
• Monitor deviations and propose corrective actions.
• Provide schedule progress reports and trend analyses.
• Maintain records of changes and variances affecting schedule.
• Ensure credibility and accuracy of schedule information.
• Review schedules with project teams regularly for data integrity.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Planning

Primavera P6

MS Project

Communication

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Manager, Project Controls (Planning) within Project & Development Services in Cary, NC. This senior role leads the client relationship for planning, develops strategic schedules, and collaborates with cost and controls teams to build long-term project support.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years as a planner/scheduler on capital projects, strong communication, and proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, with construction industry experience preferred.