Manager, Project Controls (Planning), Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield•Cary, NC

4d•$127,500 - $150,000

About The Position

This senior-level role serves as the company’s planning contact and manages the client relationship for planning. The manager supports clients from the early phases of the project lifecycle through closeout by working with key stakeholders to develop strategic schedules and resource plans. In collaboration with the project cost lead and project controls manager, the role develops plans for long-term project support, including building, managing, and reporting on schedules. The position requires strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, along with the ability to lead a team and mentor less experienced team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
10 or more years of related experience working as a planner or 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.
Construction industry experience required.
Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to lead a team and/or mentor less experienced team members.

Nice To Haves

Additional life sciences experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish the schedule management program and deliverables for large-scale capital programs, including tools, technology, processes, and procedures.
Serve as a trusted advisor to project stakeholders, providing guidance and strategic recommendations.
Develop, monitor, and update integrated project plans and schedules aligned with program and project goals.
Plan and coordinate all Owner scope activities within the integrated project schedule.
Integrate third-party plans and schedules into the integrated project schedule.
Facilitate interactive planning sessions and quantitative risk assessments when required.
Prepare baseline schedules and schedule bases, progress schedules, and what-if schedules.
Establish schedule analysis and reporting metrics for senior management and the project team.
Assess impacts to the critical path and near-critical activities and report them to the project team.
Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in developing alternative corrective actions.
Prepare and provide periodic schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analyses.
Maintain records of scope changes, trends, and variances that may affect schedule performance.
Ensure the credibility of information contained in the schedule.
Review schedules regularly with project team members to ensure accurate and timely data is incorporated.