Junior Project Controls Specialist - Hybrid

CDM Smith; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team in Madison, Wisconsin. The role supports planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and project performance while ensuring compliance with internal procedures and federal requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree, entry-level knowledge of project management, and familiarity with scheduling tools like Primavera and EcoSys.

Qualifications

• Entry-level knowledge of project management methodologies.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for federal contracts.
• Experience with Primavera or similar scheduling tools preferred.
• Familiarity with project performance tools (EcoSys) beneficial.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with internal procedures and gathers progress information to monitor projects.
• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates costs and updates requirements.
• Produces and reviews earned value and other performance reports for project teams and clients.
• Maintains project documentation and communicates changes impacting cost/schedule baselines.
• Performs routine financial analyses and supports project control activities.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship requirement

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

MS Word & Excel

Adaptability in fast-paced env.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Entry Project Controls Specialist to join our Project Controls Team in Madison, Wisconsin. The role supports planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and project performance while ensuring compliance with internal procedures and federal requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree, entry-level knowledge of project management, and familiarity with scheduling tools like Primavera and EcoSys.