Hybrid Project Controls Specialist for Construction & EVM

CDM Smith; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for a Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across various locations in the U.S. You will develop cost and schedule baselines, collect monthly progress data, analyze variances and prepare reports for management.

The role emphasizes Earned Value Management, financial controls and forecasting techniques. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 3 years of related experience, and is comfortable traveling up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years of related experience preferred.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare client and internal status reports to communicate cost status and document trends.

Skills

Budget development

Project planning

Control methodologies

Finance concepts

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for a Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across various locations in the U.S. You will develop cost and schedule baselines, collect monthly progress data, analyze variances and prepare reports for management.

The role emphasizes Earned Value Management, financial controls and forecasting techniques. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 3 years of related experience, and is comfortable traveling up to 10%.