Federal Project Controls Lead – 100% Travel

CDM Smith; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States seeks a cost-control professional to develop budgets, forecasts, and schedules for government projects. You will prepare estimates, monitor baselines, analyze variances, and report KPIs to internal and external stakeholders.

You will ensure FAR/CAS compliance, collaborate with project teams, and support IMS progress reporting. Travel may be required. A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Strong understanding of government budgeting, reporting requirements, FAR, CAS, and contract administration is critical.
• Expertise in accounting, cost estimating, budgeting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems to ensure alignment with contract and corporate requirements.
• Prepare cost and schedule estimates, analyze trends, and provide accurate accruals, earned value, and variance reports.
• Establish and monitor project baselines for cost and schedule; identify variances and recommend corrective actions to maintain project goals.
• Support the development and management of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and ensure accurate progress reporting.
• Conduct detailed cost and schedule risk analyses, identifying potential impacts to budget and performance metrics.
• Prepare and present regular project performance reports, including KPIs, forecasts, and variance explanations, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, estimators, and field teams to track progress, control expenditures, and manage change orders.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and all applicable agency or contractual reporting requirements.
• Support audits, data validation, and documentation to ensure transparency and traceability in cost and schedule reporting.
• Continuously evaluate project control processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States seeks a cost-control professional to develop budgets, forecasts, and schedules for government projects. You will prepare estimates, monitor baselines, analyze variances, and report KPIs to internal and external stakeholders.

You will ensure FAR/CAS compliance, collaborate with project teams, and support IMS progress reporting. Travel may be required. A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience are expected.