Junior Project Controls & Scheduling Specialist

CDM Smith; West Jordan (UT); 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 with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and project performance analysis, acting as a trusted partner to project managers and team members.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data validation, and basic earned value reporting to inform decisions on cost and schedule baselines. This position offers growth in a federally-influenced, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• Entry-level knowledge of project management methodologies and finance concepts.
• Experience with schedule and cost reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with procedures and update project schedules.
• Develop time-phased cost forecasts and monitor progress.
• Prepare routine financial and status reports.

Skills

Citizenship required

Project management basics

Teamwork

Communication skills

Primavera

EcoSys

MS Word/Excel

Adaptability

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. You will help with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and project performance analysis, acting as a trusted partner to project managers and team members.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data validation, and basic earned value reporting to inform decisions on cost and schedule baselines. This position offers growth in a federally-influenced, hybrid work environment.