Project Controls Manager, Life Sciences, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Manage project budgets, schedules, cost analysis, and risk for life sciences construction projects.
22 days ago ago
$123,250 - $145,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Irvine, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
52,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Advisory & Transaction Services
Capital Markets
Corporate Solutions
Facilities Management
Global Occupier Services
Investment Management
Project & Development Services
Valuation & Advisory
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Logistics
Public Sector
Rail
Healthcare
Hospitality
Office
Investor
Role
What you would be doing
cost analysis
budget forecast
data management
financial reporting
project controls
stakeholder coordination
- Coordinate with Project Managers and other stakeholders to ensure project financial data is complete and supports project completion to plan
- Ensure a high level of accuracy and customer service is delivered by team members
- Lead effort to provide detailed analysis to the project manager, client, CM, engineering or other 3rd parties on cost risk, issues, and/or mitigations
- Gather project financial information and data from key project stakeholders
- Manage information and data within various software and databases
- Analyze project financial trends by comparing budget against actual and forecast data; provide recommendations and guidance to the Project Manager
- At the completion of the project, develop and ensure recording of the project’s historical cost information and “lessons learned” for future use.
- Make recommendations for developing and improving project control and finance processes
- Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cost plans, and other financial information
- Attend and participate in project status meetings
- Coordinate with senior leadership on communications of Project Controls information with stakeholders
- Work closely with Project Managers and Schedulers to develop and maintain cost and resource loaded project schedules
- Respond to inquiries regarding special financial reporting requests
- Establish the Project Controls program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs (tools, technology, processes and procedures)
- Review, validate and update as necessary, individual project and program level financial forecasts on a monthly basis
What you bring
sap
ms excel
p6
budgeting
10+ years
bachelor’s
- Experience with SAP and WBS structures
- Detail oriented with strong organizational, critical thinking, and analytical skills
- Understanding of project management and business processes and systems
- Experience in Hospitals, Life Science or Labs is preferred
- Experience supporting change management associated with implementing forecasting processes
- Ability and desire to coach, mentor and develop team members
- Knowledge of P6, MS Project, Procore, Clarizen, Smartsheet, or other scheduling software including use of dependencies, cost loading, resource loading, resource leveling
- Expertise in financial analysis, schedule analysis, modeling and budgeting methodologies
- Experience developing variance reports including supporting narratives
- Knowledge of project control fundamentals with superior analytical skills
- Advanced analytics and data manipulation skills
- Ability to facilitate meetings including preparation of agendas, presentations, meeting minutes, action items, and other meeting documentation
- Experience performing budgeting, cost management, planning, estimating, scheduling and other project controls functions over engineering, procurement, and construction for Opex and Capex construction projects of varying size and complexity
- Experience developing, enhancing, and implementing processes and tools
- Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders at varied levels with different leadership styles
- Familiarity with G Suite Tools
- Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
- 10+ years’ relevant work experience in the construction or engineering field
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, or an engineering field
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1917
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1917, marking over a century of operation in the commercial real-estate services sector.
$9.5B in Revenue
Annual revenue generated in 2023
In 2023, the company generated over $9.5 billion in revenue, reflecting its significant presence in the global market.
$191B in Deals
Total transaction volume in 2023
The company facilitated over $191 billion in deals in 2023, showcasing its substantial influence in the real-estate market.
4.3B sq ft Managed
Global commercial space managed
The company manages over 4.3 billion square feet of commercial space worldwide, highlighting its extensive portfolio.
- With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight.
- Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management.
- The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare.
- A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.
- Driven – We celebrate determination. Our intrinsic motivation, proactiveness, and service attitude outperform expectations for our colleagues, clients, and communities.
- Resilient – We tackle challenges with grit. We navigate uncertainty with courage and adapt to deliver impactful outcomes.
- Inclusive – We value curiosity and collaboration. We seek out different perspectives, listen actively and turn feedback into solutions.
- Visionary – We foster forward thinking. Our continuous quest for improvement is guided by our desire to design a better future for our colleagues, clients and communities.
- Entrepreneurial – We act like owners. We are resourceful, creative, and agile, and we balance competing needs to create impactful solutions for the real estate industry.
43% Drop
Emissions Reduction
Achieved a significant reduction in total Scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2019.
68% Reduction
Office Emissions Efficiency
Improved energy efficiency in offices, reducing emissions per thousand sq ft since 2019.
50% Target
GHG Emission Reduction
Committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 market-based GHG emissions by 2030.
100% Renewable
Corporate Electricity
Aiming to source all electricity for corporate offices from renewable sources by 2030.
- Science-based targets approved by SBTi to reach net zero emissions across the entire value chain by 2050.
- Partnering with clients to set science-based targets by 2025.
- 52% reduction in entire value chain emissions since 2019.
- Electrify vehicle fleet globally by 2035.
- Waste reduction and recycling programs implemented globally by end-2024.
- Single-use plastics eliminated from offices by end-2025.
1,400 Veterans Hired
Military & Veteran Program
The program has successfully integrated over 1,400 veterans into the workforce as part of its commitment to supporting military talent.
1,400+ Veterans
Veteran Employment Initiative
Over 1,400 veterans have been hired through the company's dedicated Military & Veteran Program, reflecting its strong commitment to military talent.
- Nine Employee Resource Groups active (e.g., Women’s Integrated Network, LGBTQ+ Integrated Network, Veterans, Parents & Caregivers Together).
- Employee Resource Groups contribute to measurable inclusion via professional development, community engagement, recruitment and cultural observances.
- Aiming to elevate women's representation—no specific percentage disclosed.
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