Director, Project Controls, MEP Estimator, Project & Development Services

Cushman & Wakefield

. Establish the cost management program and deliverables for large-scale capital programs .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $165,750 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management for large-scale capital programs, including electrical and mechanical estimating, project budgeting, and risk analysis. Proficient in developing strategic cost plans and leading project controls activities within complex environments.

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Cost Management ExpertiseElectrical And Mechanical EstimatingProject Budget DevelopmentRisk Management And MitigationExcel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Cost StudiesQuantity Take-OffsAccruals And ForecastingEarned Value ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsNegotiation SkillsExecutive-Level Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelNECA Resources

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryCapital ProjectsData CentersLife SciencesRegional Market Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish the cost management program and deliverables for large-scale capital programs
Lead MEP estimating during preconstruction, contractor negotiation, and project close-out
Manage development of project budgets, benchmarking, and cost studies
Prepare quantity take-offs, analyses, estimates, and studies for electrical and mechanical scopes
Integrate third-party plans and cost components into an integrated cost plan
Provide detailed cost risk, issue, and mitigation analysis to project managers, clients, construction managers, engineering teams, and third parties
Drive accruals and forecasting processes, including monthly, biweekly, and weekly reporting as required
Support risk management and facilitate quantitative risk assessments
Develop and lead earned value components of complex manufacturing programs
Support development of project control and project execution plans
Work with senior project managers, clients, and stakeholders on strategic cost plans throughout the project lifecycle
Build, manage, and report cost reports and analyses
Lead and report on project controls activities across complex projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field
15 or more years of related experience working as a cost management expert on capital projects, including design and construction phases
Electrical and mechanical estimating experience
Ability to interpret complex electrical and mechanical drawings and prepare quantity take-offs
Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment
Expertise using Excel
Experience within the construction industry required
Experience with data centers and life science preferred
Additional life sciences experience strongly preferred
Exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Extensive knowledge of regional markets, competition, and industry trends
Negotiation skills with ability to influence and engage stakeholders
Executive-level presentation skills
Experience utilizing NECA or appropriate resources to evaluate labor productivities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time away from work
Unpaid time away from work
Competitive pay