Strategic Leader, Project Controls & Mechanical Estimating

Cushman & Wakefield; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 157,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Senior Manager, Project Controls, Mechanical Estimator, Project & Development Services in the United States. This role provides portfolio-level oversight of project controls, balancing technical leadership with people leadership, and acts as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders.

You will mentor managers and senior project controls staff, influence staffing and delivery models, and contribute to internal tools and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certification preferred.
• Thirteen or more years of related experience with 2 or more years of management experience.
• 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 technical field.
• Exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.

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

Project controls

Client relations

Staff leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Staff mentorship

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Certification preferred

Tools

Cost & schedule management software

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Senior Manager, Project Controls, Mechanical Estimator, Project & Development Services in the United States. This role provides portfolio-level oversight of project controls, balancing technical leadership with people leadership, and acts as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders.

You will mentor managers and senior project controls staff, influence staffing and delivery models, and contribute to internal tools and standards.