Emerging Project Controls Specialist

CDM Smith; Charlotte (NC); 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. This role supports planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and project performance, partnering with project managers and teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. The ideal candidate has basic knowledge of project management methods, strong teamwork, and good communication.

Exposure to Primavera P6 and EcoSys is a plus. Travel may be required and the position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required; 0 years of experience listed on the posting.
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies and finance concepts.
• Familiarity with EVM and earned value reporting helpful.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with internal procedures and gathers progress data.
• Develops cost and resource forecasts and updates baselines.
• Generates earned value reports and communicates cost status to the team.
• Ensures proper document management and project records.

Skills

Budgeting basics

Project planning

Team collaboration

Communication skills

MS Word & Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

0 years

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. This role supports planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and project performance, partnering with project managers and teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. The ideal candidate has basic knowledge of project management methods, strong teamwork, and good communication.

Exposure to Primavera P6 and EcoSys is a plus. Travel may be required and the position offers a hybrid work arrangement.