Manager, Project Controls (Cost)

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2 Locations
In-Office
149K-175K Annually
Expert/Leader
Real Estate
The Role
Oversees cost management and project controls delivery across multiple projects or programs. Provides technical leadership, reviews forecasts, schedules, and reporting for quality assurance, leads client meetings, resolves complex controls issues, and manages project controls staff. Coordinates third-party plans and cost components into comprehensive cost plans, supports staffing decisions, and contributes to department strategy. Requires advanced project controls expertise, strong client and consulting skills, and experience with cost and schedule management software.
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Job Title

Manager, Project Controls (Cost)

Job Description Summary

Oversees project controls delivery across multiple projects or a defined program. Balances hands-on technical leadership with team oversight and client-facing delivery accountability.

Job Description


Essential Job Duties

  • Oversee cost management across multiple projects.
  • Act as escalation point for complex controls issues.
  • Provide QA/QC review of forecasts, schedules, and reporting.
  • Lead client meetings related to project controls.
  • Manage and mentor Senior Project Controls staff.
  • Support resourcing and staffing decisions.
  • Coordinate and integrate all third-party plans and cost components into a comprehensive cost plan.

Education/Experience/Training

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




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: $ 148,750.00 - $175,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Master's degree
  • Professional certification
  • Ten or more years of related experience
  • Two or more years of management experience
  • Advanced project controls skills
  • Expertise in client relations, client management, and consulting
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Expertise using cost and schedule management software
  • Experience in construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial, or a related technical field
  • Exemplary oral and written communication skills

Cushman & Wakefield Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cushman & Wakefield and has not been reviewed or approved by Cushman & Wakefield.

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
53,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1917

What We Do

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.

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