Hybrid: Entry-Level Project Controls Specialist

CDM Smith; Helena (MT); 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, cost forecasting and project performance for projects of basic complexity, working under direct supervision.

The ideal candidate will develop time‑phased cost and resource forecasts, monitor schedule progress, and prepare routine financial and status reports. A Bachelor’s degree is required and travel may be needed. The position is hybrid with opportunities across USA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 0 years of experience required; equivalent related experience considered.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required and depends on project workloads.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with internal procedures and gathers project data for scheduling, cost and resource forecasting.
• Develops and analyzes integrated schedules for routine projects; monitors early warning signals with supervision.
• Generates earned value reports and discusses observations with project managers.
• Performs basic financial analyses and documents impacts of changes on baselines.
• Manages project documentation using established protocols.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Written and verbal communication

Budget understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Primavera

EcoSys

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. This role supports scheduling, cost forecasting and project performance for projects of basic complexity, working under direct supervision.

The ideal candidate will develop time‑phased cost and resource forecasts, monitor schedule progress, and prepare routine financial and status reports. A Bachelor’s degree is required and travel may be needed. The position is hybrid with opportunities across USA.