Project Controls Cost Analyst

Cushman & Wakefield

Cost Analyst supporting cost management activities on complex projects at Cushman & Wakefield. Work with senior project managers to develop cost plans throughout project lifecycle.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support all cost management activities of one or multiple complex projects.
Develop and manage project cost reports including evaluation of actual and forecasted costs against budgets.
Provide detailed analysis to the project manager, client, CM, engineering or other 3rd parties on cost risk, issues, and/or mitigations.
Develop project accruals and forecast reports for the projects including detailed monthly, biweekly, and/or weekly as required.
Support earned value analysis.
Support development of project control and project execution plan.
Review/approve invoices from subcontractors and third party.
Assist with the development of RFPs, RFQs and other project related contract negotiations.
Support the development of project estimates.
Assist with any value engineering exercises.
Assist in the development of cost management procedures for C&W and clients as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
3 or more years of related experience in working as a cost management expert on capital projects, including design and construction phases.
Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment.
Expertise using Excel
Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences experience strongly preferred.
Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, vision, and dental insurance
flexible spending accounts
health savings accounts
retirement savings plans
life and disability insurance programs
paid and unpaid time away from work

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost managementproject cost reportsearned value analysisproject estimatescost risk analysisvalue engineeringcost management proceduresaccrualsforecast reportsbudget evaluation

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical skillsteam collaborationproblem-solvingnegotiation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in ArchitectureBachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Construction ManagementBachelor's degree in Project Management