Senior Project Controls Planner, Project & Development Services

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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Real Estate
The Role
Serve as client-facing senior planner for large capital programs: develop and manage integrated schedules and resource plans, establish schedule management processes, integrate third-party plans, perform risk assessments and schedule analysis, monitor variances, report progress, and mentor junior staff to ensure schedule credibility and performance through design and construction phases.
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Job Title

Senior Project Controls Planner, Project & Development Services

Job Description Summary

This senior level role will act as the face of the company responsible for the client relationship with regards to planning. Will make an immediate impact at a client by working with key stakeholders to develop high-level strategic schedules and resource plans to support the client through the early phases of the project lifecycle to closeout. Will work with the project cost lead and project controls manager to develop a plan for the long-term support of the project including building, managing and reporting on the schedule. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving. Must have the ability to lead a team and/or mentor less experienced team members.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

  • Establish the schedule management program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs (tools, technology, processes and procedures) Interface with project stakeholders as a trusted advisor to provide guidance and strategic recommendations for the project

  • Develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules aligned with program and project goals

  • Plan and coordinate all Owner scope activities within integrated project schedule

  • Integrate all third party plans and schedules into integrated project schedule

  • Facilitate interactive planning sessions and quantitative risk assessments when required

  • Prepare baseline schedules (and schedule basis), progress schedules, and what-if schedules

  • Establish schedule analysis and reporting metrics for both senior management and project team

  • Assess impacts to the critical path and near-critical activities and report to the project team

  • Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in the developing of alternative methods for corrective action

  • Prepare and provide schedule progress reports, trending charts and schedule analysis on a periodic basis

  • Maintain record of scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect schedule performance

  • Assure credibility of the information contained in the schedule

  • Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated in the schedule

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.

  • 10 or more years of related experience in working as a planner/scheduler on capital projects, including design and construction phases.

  • Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment.

  • Expertise using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project

  • Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences experience strongly preferred.

  • 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.


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, Project Management or related field.
  • 10 or more years of experience as a planner/scheduler on capital projects, including design and construction phases.
  • Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment.
  • Expertise using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
  • Experience within the construction industry.
  • Life sciences industry experience.
  • Exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to lead a team and mentor less experienced team members.

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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