Hybrid Entry Project Controls Analyst

CDM Smith; Las Cruces (NM); 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 planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting to help projects stay on schedule and within budget. It emphasizes collaboration, data accuracy and basic financial analysis.

The ideal candidate will have exposure to project management concepts, strong communication skills and familiarity with Primavera and EcoSys, with opportunities for growth in a hybrid US-based environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contracts.
• Entry knowledge of project management methodology including budget, planning and control.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and vendors.
• Familiarity with Primavera and EcoSys is preferred.
• Basic understanding of project performance and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with internal procedures and gathers progress data.
• Develops time-phased cost and resource forecasts and updates requirements.
• Generates earned value reports and communicates cost status.
• Performs routine analyses and prepares financial reports.
• Uses document management protocols to store and retrieve project docs.

Skills

PM methodologies

Teamwork

Written communication

MS Word & Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. This role supports planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting to help projects stay on schedule and within budget. It emphasizes collaboration, data accuracy and basic financial analysis.

The ideal candidate will have exposure to project management concepts, strong communication skills and familiarity with Primavera and EcoSys, with opportunities for growth in a hybrid US-based environment.