Global Project Controls Lead — EVM & Primavera Expert

CDM Smith; Tifton (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across locations in the U.S. This role develops schedule and cost baselines, collects and analyzes monthly data, identifies variances, and supports financial forecasting and reporting.

You will work with project teams to ensure compliance, manage risks, and contribute to earned value management and status reporting. This position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5 years of related experience preferred.
• Proficient in schedule and cost control practices.
• Experience with earned value management (EVM) encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates project costs.
• Monitors progress and prepares client and internal status reports.
• Provides technical guidance and mentors junior staff.
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures and federal regulations.

Skills

Budgeting & Cost Control

Schedule Management

Project Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

5 years of related experience

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

MS Project

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across locations in the U.S. This role develops schedule and cost baselines, collects and analyzes monthly data, identifies variances, and supports financial forecasting and reporting.

You will work with project teams to ensure compliance, manage risks, and contribute to earned value management and status reporting. This position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for growth.