Hybrid Project Controls Specialist

CDM Smith; Southaven (MS); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across the U.S. Under limited guidance, the role develops cost and schedule baselines and collects progress data from project managers to monitor basic to moderate projects.

You will monitor expenditures, generate earned value reports, and help implement financial controls while adhering to safety programs. A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience are preferred; Primavera P6 or MS Project experience is a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities as well as an understanding of project finance, accounting or business administration.
• Possesses strong teamwork and collaboration skills and an ability to work well in fast paced environments requiring daily shifting of priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather project progress information from project managers and team members to update and monitor projects of basic to moderate complexity.
• Evaluate and update data related to schedule dates, physical percent complete, resource requirements, subcontractor commitments, and project accruals.
• Review schedule progress and resource productivity.
• Develop time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validate project costs and update requirements as needed.
• Monitor progress of deliverables and actual expenditures versus forecasts.
• Perform performance reporting using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Document and assess the impact of project changes on cost and schedule baselines.
• Develop and maintain integrated critical path schedules for medium to large segments of major projects.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Budgeting concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across the U.S. Under limited guidance, the role develops cost and schedule baselines and collects progress data from project managers to monitor basic to moderate projects.

You will monitor expenditures, generate earned value reports, and help implement financial controls while adhering to safety programs. A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience are preferred; Primavera P6 or MS Project experience is a