Cushman & Wakefield · 1 day ago
Project Controls Manager, Life Sciences, Project & Development Services
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Project Controls Manager to support project and program management efforts in the Life Sciences sector. The role involves developing and analyzing project budgets, costs, schedules, and risk management while providing key support to project management teams.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Establish the Project Controls program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs (tools, technology, processes and procedures)
Lead effort to provide detailed analysis to the project manager, client, CM, engineering or other 3rd parties on cost risk, issues, and/or mitigations
Work closely with Project Managers and Schedulers to develop and maintain cost and resource loaded project schedules
Coordinate with Project Managers and other stakeholders to ensure project financial data is complete and supports project completion to plan
Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cost plans, and other financial information
Review, validate and update as necessary, individual project and program level financial forecasts on a monthly basis
Gather project financial information and data from key project stakeholders
Analyze project financial trends by comparing budget against actual and forecast data; provide recommendations and guidance to the Project Manager
Attend and participate in project status meetings
Manage information and data within various software and databases
Qualification
Required
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
Knowledge of project control fundamentals with superior analytical skills
Expertise in financial analysis, schedule analysis, modeling and budgeting methodologies
Coordinate with senior leadership on communications of Project Controls information with stakeholders
Advanced analytics and data manipulation skills
Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
Understanding of project management and business processes and systems
Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders at varied levels with different leadership styles
Detail oriented with strong organizational, critical thinking, and analytical skills
Ability to facilitate meetings including preparation of agendas, presentations, meeting minutes, action items, and other meeting documentation
Ensure a high level of accuracy and customer service is delivered by team members
Make recommendations for developing and improving project control and finance processes
Respond to inquiries regarding special financial reporting requests
At the completion of the project, develop and ensure recording of the project's historical cost information and 'lessons learned' for future use
Performed other duties as assigned
Advanced skills in MS Excel
Familiarity with G Suite Tools
Bachelor's degree in project management, business, or an engineering field
10+ years' relevant work experience in the construction or engineering field
Preferred
Experience in Hospitals, Life Science cGMP projects or Lab experience is preferred
Knowledge of P6, MS Project, Procore, Clarizen, Smartsheet, or other scheduling software including use of dependencies, cost loading, resource loading, resource leveling
Experience developing variance reports including supporting narratives
Experience developing, enhancing, and implementing processes and tools
Experience with SAP and WBS structures
Experience supporting change management associated with implementing forecasting processes
Ability and desire to coach, mentor and develop team members
Benefits
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
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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