Hybrid Entry Project Controls Specialist

CDM Smith; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; 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 with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for projects of basic complexity.

The role collaborates with project managers and teams to ensure on‑time delivery and cost control. Ideal candidates have basic knowledge of project management concepts, familiarity with Primavera and EcoSys, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience.
• Entry level knowledge of project management methodology including budget development and scheduling.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management and basic financial analyses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with internal procedures and gathers progress data to update schedules and costs.
• Develops time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates costs and updates baselines.
• Generates earned value and cost/status reports; drafts client and internal status communications.
• Uses document management protocols for project records; performs routine analyses.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Written communication

Project management basics

Budgeting concepts

Schedule management

Resource planning

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera

EcoSys

Job description

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

The role collaborates with project managers and teams to ensure on‑time delivery and cost control. Ideal candidates have basic knowledge of project management concepts, familiarity with Primavera and EcoSys, and strong communication skills.