Cushman & Wakefield

Project Controls Senior Manager, Life Sciences/Data Center, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield$144K — $170K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field; Master's preferred.
  • Twelve or more years of related experience with at least 2 years in a managerial role; relevant industry experience required.
  • Advanced project management skills and capability to influence strategic direction.
  • Expertise in client relations and consulting within the sector.
  • Proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling, and related processes.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and MS Project.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the cost and schedule management program for large-scale projects.
  • Integrate third-party plans into a comprehensive cost plan for projects.
  • Provide leadership in cost analysis and advise stakeholders on risks and mitigation.
  • Manage accruals and forecasts across multiple projects for accurate reporting.
  • Lead the risk management process, supporting quantitative assessments.
  • Implement earned value management for complex programs.
  • Oversee project execution plans and ensure adherence to standards.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work
Full Job Description
Job Title
Project Controls Senior Manager, Life Sciences/Data Center, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary
This managerial role is responsible for overseeing the cost and /or schedule management activities of multiple complex projects simultaneously. The role involves making significant contributions to projects by collaborating with senior project managers, clients, and other stakeholders. It includes developing strategic cost plans and guiding projects from initiation through to closeout. The Manager of Project Controls will lead a team of analysts, ensuring effective development, management, and reporting of cost reports and analyses. This role requires advanced organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with the capability to lead and mentor a diverse team.
Job Description

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and oversee the cost and schedule management program, including tools, technology, processes, and procedures for large-scale capital programs.
  • Coordinate and integrate all third-party plans and cost and schedule components into a comprehensive cost plan.
  • Provide leadership in detailed cost analysis, advising project managers, clients, and third parties on cost risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
  • Manage the accruals and forecast process for multiple projects, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
  • Lead the risk management process, including support for quantitative risk assessments.
  • Oversee the implementation of earned value management in complex manufacturing programs.
  • Ensure the development and maintenance of project control and project execution plans.
  • Supervise the review and approval of invoices from subcontractors and third parties.
  • Lead in the development of RFPs, RFQs, and other project-related contract negotiations.
  • Oversee the development of project estimates and the value engineering process.
  • Develop and refine cost & schedule management procedures for the organization and clients as required.


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field. Master's degree preferred. Certification preferred.
  • Twelve or more years of related experience with 2 or more years of management experience required. Must have relevant industry experience.
  • Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or assigned practice area. Advanced project management skills with expertise in the project management business.
  • Expert in client relations, client management and consulting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly organized with strong analytical skills. A proficient working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and processes as they relate to corporate real estate, design and construction.
  • Software skills: Microsoft Office applications, MS Project.


Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 144,500.00 - $170,000.00

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield plc is a global commercial real estate services firm. The company's corporate headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois. Cushman & Wakefield is among the world's largest commercial real estate services firms, with revenues of US$9.4 billion in 2021. The company operates from approximately 400 offices in 60 countries, has around 50,000 employees and manages about 4,100 million sq ft of commercial space. It is one of the "Big Three" commercial real estate services companies, alongside CBRE and JLL.
Learn more about Cushman & Wakefield
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$220.5 million
Founded
1917
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$7.8 billion
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