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Senior Manager, Project Controls (Cost)

Cushman & Wakefield

Job Location:

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 157250 - 185000

Posted: 14 August 2026 (19 days ago)

Application Deadline: 11 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Senior Manager Project Controls (Cost)

Job Description Summary

The Senior Manager Project Controls (Cost) serves as a key client-facing leader responsible for managing cost performance across large capital projects and programs. This role partners closely with project teams and stakeholders to deliver actionable cost insights mitigate financial risks and support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead cost management efforts and mentor junior team members in a complex project environment.

Job Description

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop manage and maintain project cost control processes procedures and reporting tools for large-scale capital projects and programs.
Serve as a trusted advisor to project stakeholders by providing cost management expertise forecasting insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
Develop and maintain project budgets cost plans forecasts and cash flow analyses aligned with program and project objectives.
Monitor project cost performance against approved budgets and identify variances trends risks and opportunities.
Support the development and implementation of project controls standards methodologies and best practices related to cost management.
Analyze project expenditures commitments accruals and forecasted costs to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Collaborate with project managers estimators schedulers procurement teams and construction teams to ensure alignment between cost schedule and project performance.
Prepare and deliver periodic cost reports budget updates forecasting analyses dashboards and executive-level summaries.
Evaluate changes in project scope and assess potential cost impacts while maintaining accurate records of budget modifications and approvals.
Support project risk management activities by identifying cost-related risks and developing mitigation strategies.
Review contractor payment applications change orders and cost proposals for accuracy and alignment with project budgets.
Perform cost trend analysis and provide recommendations to improve project financial performance and cost predictability.
Ensure the accuracy consistency and credibility of project cost data and reporting.
Support project governance reviews by providing financial performance insights and cost management recommendations.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior project controls and cost management professionals.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project controls systems reporting processes data analytics and cost management best practices.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Finance Quantity Surveying Project Management or a related field.
10 years of progressive experience in project controls cost management cost engineering financial analysis or construction project management supporting large capital projects.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing project budgets forecasts cost reports and financial performance metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
Experience working within complex cross-functional matrixed project environments.
Strong understanding of project controls principles including budgeting forecasting cost tracking change management and performance reporting.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and project controls or cost management software applications.
Construction industry experience required; life sciences advanced manufacturing healthcare data center pharmaceutical or industrial project experience strongly preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate financial and cost performance information to project teams clients and leadership stakeholders.
Professional certifications such as CCP (Certified Cost Professional) PMP EVP or related credentials are preferred.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health vision and dental insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and paid and unpaid time away from addition to a comprehensive benefits package Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire total hours worked job type business line and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement the geographic area in which the work will be performed market pay rates in that area and the candidates experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 157250.00 - $185000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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INCO: Cushman & Wakefield

Required Experience:

Senior Manager

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