Project Controls Lead – Cost, Schedule & Forecasting

CDM Smith; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across the U.S. The role focuses on developing cost and schedule baselines, collecting monthly progress data, and updating forecasts to reflect risk and variance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience, with proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. Travel to project sites may be required, and a hybrid work arrangement is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 3 years of related experience are required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Monitor progress of deliverables and actual expenditures versus forecasts.
• Conduct financial analyses including variance, risk, and profit/loss assessments.
• Prepare client and internal status reports to communicate cost status and trends.
• Maintain integrated critical path schedules for major project segments.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across the U.S. The role focuses on developing cost and schedule baselines, collecting monthly progress data, and updating forecasts to reflect risk and variance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience, with proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. Travel to project sites may be required, and a hybrid work arrangement is possible.