Senior Level Project Analyst Jobs
Senior level project analyst jobs place experienced professionals in charge of defining analytical frameworks, driving project outcomes, and guiding the teams and stakeholders that execute complex initiatives. Openings concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Investment & Asset Management, with a 53% remote and hybrid share, and employers like Black & Veatch, Goldbelt, and Fitch Ratings hiring at this level now.
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Job Title
Senior Project Controls Cost Analyst, Project & Development Services
Job Description Summary
This senior level role will manage all cost management activities of one or multiple complex projects. 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. Will work with the Senior project manager and/or project controls manager to develop a plan for the long-term support of the project including building, managing and reporting cost reports and analysis. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving.
Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
- Establish the cost management program and deliverables to be used on large scale capital programs (tools, technology, processes and procedures)
- 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
- Review/approve invoices from subcontractors and third party
- Assist with the development of RFPs, RFQs and other project related contract negotiations
- Drive the development of project estimates
- Drive value engineering process
- Assist in the development of cost management procedures for C&W and clients as required
Education/Experience/Training
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field
- 8 or more years of related experience in working as a cost management expert on capital projects, including design and construction phases
- Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment
- Expertise using Excel
- Experience within the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences experience strongly preferred
- Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written
Competencies:
- Problem Solving
- Analysis
- Reporting
- Leading teams
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 work. In 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 candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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Senior Level Project Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level project analyst job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned project lifecycles end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrated ability to align stakeholders, manage scope and risk, and lead cross-functional teams carries significant weight. A portfolio of completed projects with measurable outcomes, combined with experience mentoring junior analysts, gives candidates a clear edge over peers with similar tenure.
Which companies hire senior level project analysts?
Companies hiring senior level project analysts right now include Black & Veatch, Goldbelt, and Fitch Ratings, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises, government contractors, and consulting firms that run complex, multi-phase initiatives requiring experienced analytical leadership.
Are there remote senior level project analyst jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this experience level. About 53% of senior level project analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting broader demand for experienced analysts who can lead distributed teams and manage stakeholders across locations without requiring daily on-site presence.
What makes a project analyst role senior level?
Senior level project analyst roles are defined by ownership and scope. Where mid-level analysts support projects, senior analysts lead them, setting the analytical approach, managing risk, and coordinating across departments or leadership. They are expected to mentor junior staff, contribute to process improvements, and influence decisions at a strategic level rather than executing tasks assigned by others.
Which industries hire the most senior level project analysts?
Senior Level project analyst roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive demand because they run large, ongoing programs that require experienced analysts to translate complex data and project performance into decisions that move the organization forward.