Federal Project Controls Lead: Budgets & Schedules

CDM Smith; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a qualified professional in Brookings, SD to manage project budgeting, cost control, and schedule reporting. You will develop cost baselines, analyze variances, and support the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with regular performance updates.

You will collaborate with project managers, estimators, and field teams, ensuring compliance with FAR and CAS, along with audits and document control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems.
• Prepare cost and schedule estimates, analyze trends, and provide accruals, earned value, and variance reports.
• Establish and monitor baselines for cost and schedule; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and reporting.
• Conduct cost and schedule risk analyses to identify impacts to budget and performance metrics.
• Prepare and present project performance reports with KPIs and variances to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and field teams to track progress and manage change orders.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, and reporting requirements.
• Support audits, data validation, and documentation for transparency in reporting.
• Evaluate and improve project control processes for efficiency.

Skills

FAR knowledge

CAS knowledge

Budgeting

Cost estimation

Scheduling software

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a qualified professional in Brookings, SD to manage project budgeting, cost control, and schedule reporting. You will develop cost baselines, analyze variances, and support the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with regular performance updates.

You will collaborate with project managers, estimators, and field teams, ensuring compliance with FAR and CAS, along with audits and document control.