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

Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Senior Manager Project Controls to oversee cost and schedule management activities for multiple complex projects. This role involves collaborating with project managers and clients, leading a team of analysts, and developing strategic cost plans from project initiation to closeout.

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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field
• 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
• Master's degree preferred
• Certification preferred