Senior Project Controls Cost Analyst, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield

Managing cost management activities for complex projects at Cushman & Wakefield. Collaborating with senior project managers and stakeholders on strategic cost plans during project lifecycle phases.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeAtlanta • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all cost management activities of one or multiple complex projects
Work with senior project managers, clients, and other key stakeholders to support high-level strategic cost plans
Develop a plan for the long-term support of the project
Establish the cost management program and deliverables
Integrate all third plans and cost components into integrated cost plan
Provide detailed analysis to the project manager, client, CM, engineering or other 3rd parties on cost risk, issues, and/or mitigations
Drive the accruals and forecast process for the projects
Support facilitation of quantitative risk assessments when required
Develop and lead the earned value component of complex manufacturing programs
Review/approve invoices from subcontractors and third party
Assist with the development of RFPs, RFQs and other project related contract negotiations
Drive the development of project estimates
Assist in the development of cost management procedures for C&W and clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field
8 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 managementcost analysisearned value managementproject estimationquantitative risk assessmentaccruals forecastingcontract negotiationcost management proceduresproject management

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershipcollaborationstrategic planningproblem-solving