Junior Project Controls Specialist - Hybrid with Growth

CDM Smith; Springfield (MO); 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, and project performance for a range of projects, providing timely information to project managers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of experience, with familiarity in Primavera P6 and EcoSys, and a willingness to travel up to 10%. Hybrid work model is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 0 years of experience indicated.
• Travel up to 10% or less may be required.
• Experience with Primavera P6 preferred.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management mentioned.

Responsibilities

• Gather project progress data from project managers and teams to update schedule and cost baselines.
• Develop time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts; monitor and update costs.
• Generate earned value reports and discuss observations with the project manager.
• Document and assess the impact of project changes on cost/schedule baselines.

Skills

Budget development

Project planning

Control & assurance

Finance concepts

Teamwork

Written & verbal communication

Primavera P6

EcoSys

MS Word & Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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, and project performance for a range of projects, providing timely information to project managers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of experience, with familiarity in Primavera P6 and EcoSys, and a willingness to travel up to 10%. Hybrid work model is available.