[Hiring] Director, Project Controls, MEP Estimator, Project & Development Services @Cushman & Wakefield

Role Description

This director level role will manage all cost management activities of one or multiple complex projects focusing on mechanical trades, i.e division 21, 22 and 23 & electrical trades, i.e. division 26, 27 and 28. The role will make an immediate impact at a client by working with senior project managers, clients, and other key stakeholders to support high-level strategic cost plans to support the client through the early phases of the project lifecycle to the closeout. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Establish the cost management program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs (tools, technology, processes and procedures).
• Lead the MEP estimating functions during preconstruction, contractor negotiation through project close-out.
• Manage and lead development of project budgets, benchmarking and cost studies.
• Executive level presentation skills, anticipating needs of audience, and tailored communications appropriately.
• Extensive knowledge of regional markets, competition, and industry trends.
• Negotiation skills with ability to influence and engage stakeholders, and work across levels within organization.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and additional studies for electrical/mechanical scope of work.
• Utilize NECA / appropriate resources to evaluate labor productivities.
• Integrate all third plans and cost components into integrated cost plan.
• Lead effort to 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 including detailed monthly, biweekly, and/or weekly as required.
• Support the risk management process and plan.
• Support facilitation of quantitative risk assessments when required.
• Develop and lead the earned value component of complex manufacturing programs.
• Support development of project control and project execution plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• 15 or more years of related experience in working as a cost management expert on capital projects, including design and construction phases.
• Electrical and mechanical estimating experience including ability to interpret complex electrical & mechanical drawings and prepare quantity take-offs.
• Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment.
• Expertise using Excel.
• Experience with data centers and life science preferred.
• Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences experience strongly preferred.

Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Analysis
• Reporting
• Leading Teams

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
• Competitive pay based on eligibility factors

Compensation

The compensation for the position is: $165,750.00 - $195,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

ADA Compliance

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