Federal Project Controls Specialist

CDM Smith; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Cranston, RI seeks a seasoned cost/estimating professional to drive budgeting, cost control, and schedule reporting for federal projects. You will prepare estimates, monitor baselines, and support IMS development, collaborating with project managers and field teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of FAR/CAS, accounting, and financial analysis with 5+ years of relevant experience. Travel up to 100% may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience considered.
• 5 years of relevant experience or more.

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 baselines for cost and schedule; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support IMS development and progress reporting for projects.
• Conduct risk analyses for cost and schedule impacts; present KPIs and forecasts.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Contract administration

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

CDM Smith in Cranston, RI seeks a seasoned cost/estimating professional to drive budgeting, cost control, and schedule reporting for federal projects. You will prepare estimates, monitor baselines, and support IMS development, collaborating with project managers and field teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of FAR/CAS, accounting, and financial analysis with 5+ years of relevant experience. Travel up to 100% may be necessary.