Head of Project Controls & Digital Transformation

CDM Smith; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Controls to lead enterprise project controls across a large portfolio of municipal, industrial, and federal projects. You will shape governance, platforms, and analytics to deliver projects safely, profitably, and predictably.

The role emphasizes integrated design-build delivery, modernization of controls platforms, and development of a high-performing, geographically distributed team. 50% travel is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15+ years of related experience.
• PMP or PgM certification required.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise project controls strategy, standards, and governance across regions.
• Establish controls for design-build, CMAR, and integrated delivery models from planning through closeout.
• Strengthen budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, change management, and claims avoidance.

Skills

Project controls leadership

Integrated design-build

Digital transformation

Cost engineering & scheduling

Forecasting & EVMS

Business acumen

Talent development

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Acumen Fuse

Oracle

Textura

Power BI

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Controls to lead enterprise project controls across a large portfolio of municipal, industrial, and federal projects. You will shape governance, platforms, and analytics to deliver projects safely, profitably, and predictably.

The role emphasizes integrated design-build delivery, modernization of controls platforms, and development of a high-performing, geographically distributed team. 50% travel is possible.