Hybrid Project Controls Specialist – Entry Level

CDM Smith; Springdale (AR); 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. This role supports planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and project performance, working with project managers and teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has basic knowledge of project management methodologies, familiarity with Primavera/P6 and EcoSys, and strong communication skills. Domestic and international travel may be required (up to 10% or less).

Qualifications

• Entry level knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, and finance and accounting concepts.
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills and an ability to work well in fast paced environments requiring daily shifting of priorities.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with varying levels of staff, as well as vendors.
• Entry knowledge of Primavera/P6 and other EPPM tools; basic familiarity with EcoSys.

Responsibilities

• Gathers project progress information from project manager and project team members to update and monitor the project of basic complexity.
• Develops time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates project costs; updates requirements as required.
• Monitors progress of project deliverables and performs Earned Value Management reporting.
• Performs routine financial analyses and may prepare routine reports.
• Communicates schedule and cost status to project managers and clients.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Project management basics

Teamwork

Communication skills

MS Word

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

0 years

Tools

Primavera

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. This role supports planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and project performance, working with project managers and teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has basic knowledge of project management methodologies, familiarity with Primavera/P6 and EcoSys, and strong communication skills. Domestic and international travel may be required (up to 10% or less).