Hybrid Entry-Level Project Controls Specialist

CDM Smith; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. This role supports scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and project performance for federal contract projects.

The ideal candidate collaborates with project managers and teams to monitor progress, costs, and risks, and uses Earned Value concepts where applicable. Hybrid work setup offered.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contracts.
• Entry knowledge of project management methods including budgeting and planning.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in fast-paced environments.
• Good written and verbal communication across staff and vendors.
• Familiarity with Primavera scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with EcoSys for project performance.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle many people and requests.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and project performance.
• Develop time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validate costs.
• Prepare routine financial and status reports; track schedule progress.
• Maintain project documentation and use document controls.
• Communicate project changes and risks to managers.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera

EcoSys

MS Word

Excel

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. This role supports scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and project performance for federal contract projects.

The ideal candidate collaborates with project managers and teams to monitor progress, costs, and risks, and uses Earned Value concepts where applicable. Hybrid work setup offered.