Senior Project Controls & Planning Lead (Cost & Schedule)

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

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Planning Analyst to lead cost and schedule management on complex capital projects in the United States. The role focuses on forecasting, risk assessment, change control, earned value, and client communication, with oversight of junior staff.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in project controls. Opportunity to contribute to project plans and procedures within a matrixed, multi-disciplinary environment.

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 (design, construction, testing).
• Direct experience working on teams in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Expertise using 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 or schedule 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

Forecasting

Client communication

Education

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

Tools

Cost management software

Scheduling software

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Planning Analyst to lead cost and schedule management on complex capital projects in the United States. The role focuses on forecasting, risk assessment, change control, earned value, and client communication, with oversight of junior staff.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in project controls. Opportunity to contribute to project plans and procedures within a matrixed, multi-disciplinary environment.