Entry-Level Project Controls Specialist (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; Lansing (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. Our team supports planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and project performance for complex initiatives.

The ideal candidate has entry-level knowledge of project management, budgeting concepts, and strong communication skills with exposure to Primavera P6 or EcoSys. This hybrid role offers growth across diverse U.S. projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent experience considered.
• 0 years of experience required; entry-level relevant experience accepted.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required depending on duties.

Responsibilities

• Gather project progress information to update schedules and costs.
• Develop time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Prepare routine financial reports and variance analyses.
• Create earned value and performance reports for project managers.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Finance concepts

Teamwork

Communication

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. Our team supports planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and project performance for complex initiatives.

The ideal candidate has entry-level knowledge of project management, budgeting concepts, and strong communication skills with exposure to Primavera P6 or EcoSys. This hybrid role offers growth across diverse U.S. projects.