Hybrid Project Controls Analyst (Entry Level)

CDM Smith; Columbia (SC); 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 in the United States. You will support scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and Earned Value Management to help projects stay on track and within budget.

Collaboration with project managers and teams is essential for success. The role requires basic project controls knowledge, strong communication, and proficiency with Primavera and EcoSys.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with internal procedures and gathers project progress data to update schedules and costs.
• Develops and maintains time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates costs and updates requirements.
• Generates earned value reports and communicates cost status to the project team and client.
• Uses document management protocols to store and retrieve project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Earned Value

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team in the United States. You will support scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and Earned Value Management to help projects stay on track and within budget.

Collaboration with project managers and teams is essential for success. The role requires basic project controls knowledge, strong communication, and proficiency with Primavera and EcoSys.