Project Controls Co-Op: Earned Value & Scheduling

CDM Smith; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a motivated Project Controls Specialist Student with a basic grasp of Earned Value Management and scheduling to join our team in the United States. You will learn to develop basic cost and schedule baselines, collect monthly progress data, and help analyze variances for entry‑level projects under direct supervision.

You will support financial controls, forecasting techniques, and prepare routine reports while interfacing with project managers and leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; pursuing a masters degree.
• Basic understanding of Earned Value Management and scheduling.
• Enrolled in graduate studies with an interest in project controls.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, supports the project delivery team by developing cost and schedule baselines.
• Collects and analyzes monthly cost and schedule progress and variance.
• Supports financial controls, forecasting, and risk assessments for basic projects.
• Gathers progress information from project team and updates schedules and cost data.
• Performs routine earned value reporting and basic financial analyses.
• Documents impact of changes on baselines and supports client/status reporting.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Project Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Masters degree in progress

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a motivated Project Controls Specialist Student with a basic grasp of Earned Value Management and scheduling to join our team in the United States. You will learn to develop basic cost and schedule baselines, collect monthly progress data, and help analyze variances for entry‑level projects under direct supervision.

You will support financial controls, forecasting techniques, and prepare routine reports while interfacing with project managers and leadership.