Hybrid Junior Project Controls Specialist

CDM Smith; Macon (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 support budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting to help projects stay on track.

The role involves preparing cost and schedule data, performing basic financial analyses, and communicating results to project managers and teams. Strong teamwork and attention to detail are essential in this entry‑level position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Entry level knowledge of project management methodologies including budget development, planning, control and finance concepts.
• Familiarity with Primavera or other scheduling tools is a plus.
• Experience with project performance tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with internal procedures and federal regulations; collects progress data and updates schedules and costs.
• Develops time‑phased schedules and forecasts; analyzes variances and resource needs.
• Generates earned value and status reports; communicates findings to project managers.

Skills

Project controls knowledge

Budgeting & cost control

Schedule analysis

Earned Value Management

MS Excel

MS Word

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Primavera

EcoSys

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Primavera

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. You will support budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting to help projects stay on track.

The role involves preparing cost and schedule data, performing basic financial analyses, and communicating results to project managers and teams. Strong teamwork and attention to detail are essential in this entry‑level position.