Planning Analyst, Project Controls

Cushman & Wakefield

. Develop and maintain cost reports or schedules .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost and schedule management for capital projects, with a strong focus on analysis, reporting, and project controls deliverables. Proficient in collaborating within complex, matrixed environments while maintaining effective communication with project teams and clients.

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Cost ManagementSchedule ManagementProject Controls DocumentationCost And Schedule Management SoftwareCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost ReportingForecastingVariance AnalysisRisk AnalysisTrend Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In ArchitectureBachelor's Degree In EngineeringBachelor's Degree In Construction ManagementBachelor's Degree In Project Management

Industry Keywords

ConstructionLife SciencesData CentersIndustrialCapital Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain cost reports or schedules
Track actuals, commitments, and forecast data
Assist with accruals and reporting cycles
Identify variances and support risk and trend analysis
Interface with project team members to gather inputs
Status, forecast, and analyze project schedules
Maintain organized project controls documentation
Perform independent cost and/or schedule management tasks for projects of moderate complexity
Support senior staff and clients through analysis, reporting, and execution of defined project controls deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
Three or more years of related experience in working as a cost or schedule management SME on capital projects, including design, construction and testing phases.
Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment.
Expertise using cost and schedule management software.
Experience within one or more of the following industries required: construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial or related technical field.
Must possess effective communication skills - both oral and written.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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