Director, Project Controls – Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield

Director of Project Controls leading planning and scheduling for large-scale capital programs at Cushman & Wakefield. Delivering successful data center projects through expert governance and team mentorship.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRaleigh • Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $161,500 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise-level schedule management frameworks and integrated master schedules for large-scale capital programs, with a strong focus on aligning project schedules with financial and operational objectives. Proven ability to mentor teams and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders to drive delivery excellence.

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Primavera P6 ExpertisePlanning And Scheduling For Large-Scale Capital ProgramsTeam Leadership And MentoringCommercial Awareness And Risk ManagementAdvanced Tech And Data Center Project Experience

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Hard Skills

Schedule Management FrameworksIntegrated Master SchedulesScenario PlanningQuantitative Risk AssessmentsKPI DevelopmentData Integrity OversightSchedule Quality ControlProgram-Level Reporting StructuresGovernance StandardsDelivery Risk Analysis

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsInfluencing Senior StakeholdersTeam CollaborationAccountability Culture DevelopmentPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Planning ToolsData Visualization PlatformsExecutive DashboardsProject Controls Software

Industry Keywords

ArchitectureEngineeringConstruction ManagementProject ManagementMission Critical ProjectsFast-Track SchedulesCommissioning Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and implementation of enterprise-level schedule management frameworks across major capital programs, including tools, processes, governance, and reporting standards.
Serve as the primary planning and scheduling advisor to client leadership, providing strategic guidance on program phasing, sequencing, and delivery risks.
Develop and oversee integrated master schedules aligning design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations across complex programs.
Drive alignment across internal teams, contractors, designers, and third parties to ensure integration into a single source of truth schedule.
Establish program-level reporting structures, KPIs, and executive dashboards to communicate schedule performance, risks, and trends.
Lead scenario planning, what-if analysis, and quantitative risk assessments to support key program decisions.
Identify and communicate critical path impacts, schedule risks, and mitigation strategies at both project and program levels.
Oversee schedule quality, data integrity, and consistency across all projects within the program.
Partner with cost, commercial, and project management leads to align schedule with financial and operational objectives.
Build, lead, and mentor a team of schedulers and planners, establishing a culture of accountability, development, and continuous improvement.
Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and thought leadership related to project controls and scheduling.
Act as a visible leader within both the client organization and internal teams, reinforcing best practices and driving delivery excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
12–15+ years of experience in planning and scheduling for large-scale capital programs, including design and construction phases
Strong experience in advanced tech, mission critical and/or data center projects required, with an understanding of delivery, fast-track schedules, and commissioning requirements
Expertise in Primavera P6 (required); experience with additional planning tools and data visualization platforms preferred
Proven ability to lead teams within complex, matrixed environments and influence senior stakeholders
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to connect schedule performance to cost, risk, and business outcomes
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present to executive audiences and translate complex data into clear insights.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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