Hybrid Project Controls Specialist – Entry Level

CDM Smith; Aurora (CO); 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 a hybrid environment. You will support schedule updates, cost forecasting, and performance reporting to help projects stay on track and on budget.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers and teams, with emphasis on data quality, routine analysis, and transparent communication of project status and risks. Related training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 0 years experience noted.
• Knowledge of project management methods including budgeting, planning, control and finance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with internal procedures and gathers project progress information.
• Develops and maintains time-phased schedules and cost/resource forecasts.
• Performs routine earned value reporting and basic financial analyses.
• Documents and tracks project changes impacting cost and schedule.

Skills

Budget development

Project planning

Earned Value Management

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Word

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

MS Word

Excel

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team in a hybrid environment. You will support schedule updates, cost forecasting, and performance reporting to help projects stay on track and on budget.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers and teams, with emphasis on data quality, routine analysis, and transparent communication of project status and risks. Related training and growth opportunities are available.