Entry-Level Project Controls Specialist

CDM Smith; Warren (MI); 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 in a hybrid setting. You will assist with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to support project success.

The ideal candidate has foundational knowledge of project management techniques and familiarity with Primavera and EcoSys, with a focus on accurate data and clear communication with project teams and clients.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required for federal contract work.
• Entry level knowledge of project management, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Familiar with Primavera and EcoSys tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather progress data from project team and update schedules.
• Create time‑phased cost and resource forecasts and monitor baselines.
• Generate earned value reports and support cost/status communication.
• Document project changes and assess impact on cost/schedule.
• Support routine financial analyses and reporting.

Skills

Citizenship requirement

Project management basics

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Primavera familiarity

EcoSys familiarity

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

0 years

Tools

Primavera

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team in a hybrid setting. You will assist with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to support project success.

The ideal candidate has foundational knowledge of project management techniques and familiarity with Primavera and EcoSys, with a focus on accurate data and clear communication with project teams and clients.