Project Controls Specialist

Job Title Project Controls Specialist Job Description Summary The Project Controls and Data Governance Specialist is responsible for managing and optimizing project controls, data integrity, and governance processes for the business/account. This role ensures consistent, quality project delivery, compliance with corporate regulations, and effective data management across all project phases. The Project Controls & Data Governance Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining centralized project controls and robust data governance frameworks across client’s global real estate and workplace portfolio in accordance with either C&W’ delivery process, the client’s delivery process, or both. This role ensures quality project delivery, compliance with account-defined processes, and drives transparency and consistency in data management.

Essential Responsibilities: Project Controls Works with or within a centralized, multi-disciplinary team of Program Managers and Project Controls Analysts​. Develop/maintain controls structures that establish clear process expectations of project delivery and means/methods to track/measure compliance against these expectations. Oversee document control, auditing, QA/QC, and delivery assurance activities. Collaborate with client finance teams for cost reporting and uniform reporting requirements. Support project delivery, project management, and quality control for various project categories. Implement controls and compliance, training, and improvement initiatives. Develop and enforce governance models​. Support training and upskilling initiatives related to project controls and data governance. Centralized project controls and data governance frameworks for global consistency. Comprehensive project documentation, including risk assessments, compliance reports, and performance dashboards. Continuous improvement in project controls, data governance, and operational efficiency. Governance & Reporting Develop/maintain governance strategies intended to audit, measure, and remediate compliance with process and controls expectations. Establish and maintain centralized data management systems for real estate and workplace projects for global consistency Ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with all project-related data. Implement rigorous data approval processes and audit trails to support compliance and reporting. Ensure data integrity, governance, and compliance with client’s process and requirements. Partner with C&W IT, Client Technology and Data Governance Teams and business units to ensure seamless integration of data platforms and adherence to client standards​. Provide regular updates, project reporting, and performance dashboards to senior management. Support training and upskilling initiatives related to project controls and data governance. Leverage analytics and reporting tools to monitor project performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Comprehensive project documentation, including risk assessments, compliance reports, and performance dashboards. Continuous improvement in project controls, data governance, and operational efficiency. Continuous Improvement & Sustainability Drive process innovation and best practice sharing across the project management team. Support sustainability and operational excellence initiatives through data-led optimization. Continuous improvement in project controls, data governance, and operational efficiency. Active participation in town halls, and outreach programs to drive future innovation and talent engagement​. Deliverables Centralized project controls and data governance frameworks for global consistency. Standardized protocols and playbooks for project delivery. Comprehensive project documentation, including risk assessments, compliance reports, and performance dashboards. Assist with the creation and maintenance of project playbooks and protocols for consistent delivery. Excellent