Project Controls Co-Op: Earned Value & Scheduling

CDM Smith; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Los Angeles, CA seeks a driven Project Controls Specialist Student to gain hands-on experience in earned value management and project scheduling. Under supervision, you will support the delivery team by developing baselines, collecting cost and schedule data, and updating forecasts.

You will collaborate with management, learn financial controls, and contribute to routine reports while following safety and compliance procedures.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Earned Value Management and scheduling principles.
• Currently enrolled and taking courses towards a Masters degree.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Develop basic cost and schedule baselines under supervision.
• Collect and analyze monthly cost and schedule progress; identify variances.
• Support implementation of financial controls and forecasting techniques.
• Interface with project team and management.
• Generate earned value reports and perform routine financial analyses.
• Draft client and internal status reports and update project baselines.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Project Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Masters degree in progress

Job description

CDM Smith in Los Angeles, CA seeks a driven Project Controls Specialist Student to gain hands-on experience in earned value management and project scheduling. Under supervision, you will support the delivery team by developing baselines, collecting cost and schedule data, and updating forecasts.

You will collaborate with management, learn financial controls, and contribute to routine reports while following safety and compliance procedures.