Junior Project Controls Analyst

CDM Smith; Tuscaloosa (AL); 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. You will help ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget, supporting planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers and teams, use of Primavera and EcoSys, and compliance with federal procedures. A bachelor’s degree is required, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Candidate must meet federal requirements and be eligible for security clearance.
• Entry level knowledge of project management, budgeting, and scheduling concepts.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities; able to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor schedule progress, update cost and resource forecasts, and support Earned Value reporting.
• Prepare routine financial analyses and client/internal status reports.
• Assist in planning, budgeting, forecasting, and project performance tracking.
• Maintain project documentation and use document control protocols.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Project management basics

Teamwork & collaboration

Excellent communication

Primavera scheduling

EcoSys knowledge

Interpersonal skills

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. You will help ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget, supporting planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers and teams, use of Primavera and EcoSys, and compliance with federal procedures. A bachelor’s degree is required, with travel up to 10%.