Junior Project Controls Specialist

CDM Smith; Duluth (MN); 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 scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and project performance across projects of basic complexity.

Ideal candidates have foundational project controls knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. The position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. citizenship due to federal contract requirements and/or eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.
• Entry level knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance concepts.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact across staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with internal procedures and gathers project progress information for basic complexity projects.
• Develops time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates costs and updates requirements as needed.
• Generates earned value reports and drafts routine client/internal status reports on cost status.
• Uses document management protocols to store and retrieve project documentation.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Project management knowledge

Teamwork & collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Primavera knowledge

EcoSys knowledge

Interpersonal & presentation skills

MS Word & Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

0 years

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. This role supports scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and project performance across projects of basic complexity.

Ideal candidates have foundational project controls knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. The position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.