Hybrid Project Controls Specialist: Cost & Schedule

CDM Smith; Biloxi (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. You will assist in developing cost and schedule baselines, gather progress data, and analyze variances while ensuring compliance with internal processes and federal regulations.

The role involves tracking cost performance, performing financial analyses, and preparing routine management reports. Domestic travel may be required as projects vary across locations, with a hybrid work arrangement in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management methodology including budget development and control.
• Understanding project finance, accounting or business administration.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and federal/government regulations.
• Gather progress information to update projects of basic to moderate complexity.
• Develop time-phased cost and resource forecasts; validate costs and update as needed.
• Monitor progress of deliverables and actual expenditures versus forecasts.
• Generate and analyze earned value reports and project trends.
• Prepare client and internal status reports on cost status and variances.

Skills

Project management

Budget & finance

Teamwork

Communication

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. You will assist in developing cost and schedule baselines, gather progress data, and analyze variances while ensuring compliance with internal processes and federal regulations.

The role involves tracking cost performance, performing financial analyses, and preparing routine management reports. Domestic travel may be required as projects vary across locations, with a hybrid work arrangement in