Hybrid Project Controls Associate

CDM Smith; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. This role supports project managers and teams with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has basic project management knowledge, strong communication, and experience with tools like Primavera and EcoSys. We offer a hybrid work environment and opportunities to grow within a diverse, collaborative company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; equivalent related experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• Entry level knowledge of project management methodology including budgeting, planning and control.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; strong communication and teamwork.
• Familiarity with Primavera and EcoSys is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports schedule progress and productivity reviews with supervisor.
• Develops time-phased cost and resource forecasts; validates project costs.
• Generates earned value reports and communicates cost status.
• Performs basic financial analyses and documents cost/schedule impacts.
• Maintains project documentation using standard protocols.

Skills

Project management basics

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. This role supports project managers and teams with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has basic project management knowledge, strong communication, and experience with tools like Primavera and EcoSys. We offer a hybrid work environment and opportunities to grow within a diverse, collaborative company.