Project Controls Lead: Cost & Schedule Analytics

CDM Smith; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 78,478 - 129,459; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support multiple projects across the United States. You will develop cost and schedule baselines, collect monthly progress, analyze variances, update risk reserves, and prepare standard management reports.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience, with strong skills in EVM, cost control, and scheduling; travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3 years of related experience is required.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% is required.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop time-phased project cost and resource forecasts and update baselines.
• Monitor progress and compare actual expenditures against forecasts.
• Prepare standardized cost and schedule reports for management.
• Assist in implementing financial controls and forecasting techniques.
• Document changes and assess impact on baselines.
• Provide support across project controls duties as needed.

Skills

Budget development

Project planning

Cost control

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support multiple projects across the United States. You will develop cost and schedule baselines, collect monthly progress, analyze variances, update risk reserves, and prepare standard management reports.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience, with strong skills in EVM, cost control, and scheduling; travel up to 10% is expected.