Senior Project Controls Cost Analyst, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield•Bradley, IL
•$140,250 - $165,000
About The Position
This senior-level role manages cost management activities for one or multiple complex projects. The analyst works with senior project managers, clients, and other key stakeholders to develop and support strategic cost plans throughout the project lifecycle, from early phases through closeout. In coordination with the senior project manager and/or project controls manager, the role helps plan long-term project support, including building, managing, and reporting cost reports and analyses. The position requires exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of related experience as a cost management expert on capital projects, including design and construction phases.
- Direct experience working on teams in a complex, matrixed environment.
- Expertise using Excel.
- Construction industry experience.
- Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Life sciences experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Establish the cost management program and deliverables for large-scale capital programs, including tools, technology, processes, and procedures.
- Integrate third-party plans and cost components into an integrated cost plan.
- Lead detailed analysis for project managers, clients, construction managers, engineering teams, and other third parties on cost risks, issues, and mitigations.
- Drive the project accruals and forecasting process, providing detailed updates monthly, biweekly, and/or weekly as required.
- Support the risk management process and plan.
- Facilitate quantitative risk assessments when required.
- Develop and lead the earned value component of complex manufacturing programs.
- Support development of project control and project execution plans.
- Review and approve invoices from subcontractors and third parties.
- Assist with developing RFPs, RFQs, and other project-related contract negotiations.
- Drive the development of project estimates.
- Drive the value engineering process.
- Assist in developing cost management procedures for Cushman & Wakefield and clients as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
- Competitive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
