Project Controls Co-Op: Earned Value & Scheduling

CDM Smith; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a driven Project Controls Specialist Student to gain real-world experience in cost and schedule management. Under supervision, you will help develop baselines, collect monthly progress, and analyze variances for basic complexity projects, while supporting financial controls and forecasting.

You will learn how to update forecasts, monitor risks, and communicate findings to the project team.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Earned Value Management and Project Scheduling principles.
• Supports development of cost and schedule baselines and progress analyses.
• Assists with financial controls, forecasting techniques, and routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Prepares routine financial analyses and earned value reports.
• Updates schedule dates, percent complete, and resource requirements.
• Monitors project deliverables and communicates cost status to supervisors.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Project Scheduling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Masters degree in progress

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a driven Project Controls Specialist Student to gain real-world experience in cost and schedule management. Under supervision, you will help develop baselines, collect monthly progress, and analyze variances for basic complexity projects, while supporting financial controls and forecasting.

You will learn how to update forecasts, monitor risks, and communicate findings to the project team.