Hybrid Entry Project Controls Specialist

CDM Smith; Truckee (CA); 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 provides visibility into schedule, budget, forecasting, and cost control, supporting project managers and teams to keep projects on track.

The ideal candidate has entry-level knowledge of project management, earns Earned Value Management basics, and can develop time-phased cost forecasts, while collaborating with others in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements.
• Basic knowledge of project management methodologies including budgeting and planning.
• Ability to collaborate in fast-paced environments and handle shifting priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication with staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with internal procedures and gathers progress data to monitor project costs and schedules.
• Develops and maintains time-phased schedules and forecasts for basic projects.
• Generates earned value reports and documents cost trends for project managers.
• Stores and retrieves project documentation using standard protocols.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Project management basics

Teamwork

Communication skills

Primavera

EcoSys

MS Word/Excel

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

0 years

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. This role provides visibility into schedule, budget, forecasting, and cost control, supporting project managers and teams to keep projects on track.

The ideal candidate has entry-level knowledge of project management, earns Earned Value Management basics, and can develop time-phased cost forecasts, while collaborating with others in a fast-paced environment.