Early-Career Project Controls Specialist (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; Barre (VT); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. You will help with schedule and cost data, Earned Value management, and project reporting to support decision making.

Ideal candidates have foundational knowledge of project management, budgeting, and scheduling tools (Primavera, EcoSys) and are eager to grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment on federal contracting projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required and basic project management exposure.
• 0 years of experience acceptable for entry level role.
• Familiarity with budgeting, scheduling, and project controls concepts.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with internal procedures and collects project data for schedules and costs.
• Develops time‑phased forecasts and analyzes schedule progress and resource needs.
• Generates earned value reports and communicates cost status to stakeholders.
• Maintains project documentation and supports change impact assessments.

Skills

Citizenship requirement

Budgeting basics

Teamwork

Communication skills

Primavera knowledge

EcoSys knowledge

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. You will help with schedule and cost data, Earned Value management, and project reporting to support decision making.

Ideal candidates have foundational knowledge of project management, budgeting, and scheduling tools (Primavera, EcoSys) and are eager to grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment on federal contracting projects.