Junior Project Controls Specialist

CDM Smith; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. This role supports scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for projects of basic complexity, partnering with project managers and teams to ensure on‑time and on‑budget delivery.

You will develop time‑phased cost forecasts, monitor resource needs, and contribute to earned value reporting while complying with internal procedures and federal regulations where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 0 years experience indicated.
• Entry level knowledge of project management methodology and budgeting.
• Familiarity with Primavera scheduling tools and EcoSys preferred.
• Ability to work in fast paced environments with shifting priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and vendor interaction.

Responsibilities

• Gathers project progress information and updates schedule, costs and resources.
• Develops time‑phased forecasts and monitors project costs and performance.
• Creates and analyzes earned value reports and status updates.
• Documents changes and assesses impact on cost/schedule baselines.
• Performs routine financial analyses and prepares reports.

Skills

Budget development

Project planning

Control and assurance

Finance concepts

Teamwork

Communication skills

Interacting with staff and vendors

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

0 years

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

MS Word

Excel

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team. This role supports scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for projects of basic complexity, partnering with project managers and teams to ensure on‑time and on‑budget delivery.

You will develop time‑phased cost forecasts, monitor resource needs, and contribute to earned value reporting while complying with internal procedures and federal regulations where applicable.