Project Controls Co‑Op: Earned Value & Scheduling

CDM Smith; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a driven Project Controls Specialist Student to gain hands-on experience in earned value management and scheduling. You will support the project delivery team by developing baselines, collecting progress data, and assisting in variance analysis under supervision.

You will help implement financial controls, monitor costs, and communicate findings in standard formats to the leads. The role emphasizes safety and compliance with procedures across projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in a Masters degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop basic cost and schedule baselines.
• Collect and analyze monthly cost and schedule progress.
• Identify variances and assist in forecasts.
• Support implementation of financial controls and forecasting.
• Prepare routine financial reports and status updates.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Project Scheduling

Cost Analysis

Data Analysis

MS Project

Education

High School diploma

Masters in progress

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a driven Project Controls Specialist Student to gain hands-on experience in earned value management and scheduling. You will support the project delivery team by developing baselines, collecting progress data, and assisting in variance analysis under supervision.

You will help implement financial controls, monitor costs, and communicate findings in standard formats to the leads. The role emphasizes safety and compliance with procedures across projects.