Hybrid: Entry-Level Project Controls Specialist

CDM Smith; Tifton (GA); 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. You will help support planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and project performance for projects of basic complexity.

This role emphasizes collaboration with project managers and teams to monitor cost and schedules. The ideal candidate has an entry-level understanding of project management methodologies, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Word and Excel; familiarity with Primavera P6 or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; equivalent experience considered.
• Entry level knowledge of project management methodology and finance concepts is useful.
• Domestic travel may be required; travel frequency depends on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with internal procedures and updates project data for basic complexity.
• Develops time-phased schedules and monitors schedule progress.
• Generates earned value reports and analyzes project performance.
• Performs routine financial analyses and prepares status reports.
• Uses document management protocols for project records.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Budget development

Project planning

Control & assurance

Finance concepts

Teamwork

Communication

Primavera P6

EcoSys

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

MS Office Suite

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. You will help support planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and project performance for projects of basic complexity.

This role emphasizes collaboration with project managers and teams to monitor cost and schedules. The ideal candidate has an entry-level understanding of project management methodologies, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Word and Excel; familiarity with Primavera P6 or