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Senior Manager, Project Controls, Mechanical Estimator, Project & Development Services

In short

This role provides portfolio-level or major-program oversight of project controls services for Cushman & Wakefield's Project & Development Services, combining technical leadership with people management, client advisory, and account participation. It requires 13+ years of related experience including 2+ years of management experience, a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field, and expertise in cost/schedule management software plus experience in construction, life sciences, data centers, or industrial sectors. The position is fully remote within the USA and pays $157,250–$185,000 per year.

Job Description Summary
Provides portfolio-level or major-program oversight of project controls services. Balances technical leadership with increased responsibility for people leadership, client advisory support, and account participation.
Essential Job Duties
•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
Education/Experience/Training
•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 required.
•Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the assigned department or assigned practice area.
•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 within one or more of the following industries required: construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial or related technical field.
•Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.
Compensation
The compensation for the position is: $157,250.00 - $185,000.00. The compensation offered 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.
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.

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