Strategic Project Controls Leader - Portfolio Scheduling

cw; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Project Controls Planner to lead the schedule management for large capital programs and partner with stakeholders at a portfolio level. You will develop integrated project schedules and resource plans to support early project lifecycle phases through closeout.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 10+ years of planning/scheduling experience, and strong communication skills. Experience with data centers is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• 10+ years of experience as a planner/scheduler on capital projects (design and construction).
• Experience in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Expertise using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Experience in the construction industry; data center experience preferred.
• Exemplary communication skills — both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Establish the schedule management program and deliverables for large scale capital programs.
• Interface with project stakeholders to provide guidance and strategic recommendations at portfolio planning level.
• Develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules aligned with program goals.
• Plan and coordinate all Owner scope activities within integrated project schedule.
• Integrate all third plans and schedules into the integrated project schedule.
• Facilitate interactive planning sessions and quantitative risk assessments when required.
• Prepare baseline schedules, progress schedules, and what-if schedules.
• Establish schedule analysis and reporting metrics for senior management and project team.
• Assess impacts to critical path and near-critical activities; report to project team.
• Monitor schedule deviations and develop corrective actions.
• Prepare schedule progress reports and trend charts.
• Maintain record of scope changes and variances affecting schedule performance.
• Ensure credibility of information contained in the schedule.
• Review schedules with project team to ensure data is timely and accurate.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Planning

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 Senior Project Controls Planner to lead the schedule management for large capital programs and partner with stakeholders at a portfolio level. You will develop integrated project schedules and resource plans to support early project lifecycle phases through closeout.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 10+ years of planning/scheduling experience, and strong communication skills. Experience with data centers is preferred.