Project Controls & Schedule Specialist – Denver, CO

cmtsllc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health, dental, vision, 4

401k; life & long-term disability

Job summary

CMTS LLC in Denver, CO is seeking a Project Controls & Schedule Specialist to manage schedules and costs on large capital projects using Earned Value Management.

You will lead review of contractor schedules, optimize cost reporting, and prepare monthly progress reports while interfacing with multiple disciplines to keep programs on budget and on schedule.

Requires 8+ years in project controls, Primavera P6 mastery, and strong Excel + data presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, and cost management.
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management on large capital projects.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 required.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting, and scheduling methodologies (SV, CV, SPI, CPI).
• Expertise in logic validation and auditing for front-loading, logic gaps, and artificial float.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and alignment with the WBS.
• Develop and manage the Program Capital Budget and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Assist in developing web-based project/cost management tools for real-time data.
• Manage program cash flow and forecast costs per funding requirements.
• Monitor actual, committed, and forecasted costs against budgets; identify cost impacts early.
• Prepare Monthly Progress Reports with schedule and cost performance, KPIs, and action items.
• Log and retrieve cost/financial documents using the program document control system.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Forecasting

Excel Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Acumen Fuse

PMWeb

e-Builder

Job description

Project Controls & Schedule Specialist – Denver, CO

Full-Time | On-Site | Denver, CO

Why CMTS?

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide. We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work‑life balance and employee well‑being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

About Your Role

The Project Controls & Schedule Specialist focuses on managing project schedules and costs using Earned Value Management (EVM) to ensure large capital projects stay on track and within budget. In this role, you will provide technical expertise to minimize risk and track project performance, analyze variances, and forecast outcomes. You will serve as a primary technical lead for reviewing contractor schedule submissions to ensure they are logically sound, executable, and meet project requirements.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done

• 8+ years of experience in project controls, scheduling, and cost management
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management on large capital projects
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 required
• Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting, and scheduling methodologies (SV, CV, SPI, CPI)
• Expertise in logic validation, including auditing for "front-loading," logic gaps, and artificial float usage in third‑party schedule submissions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to present technical data to diverse audiences.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience supporting projects valued at $25 million or greater in aviation, transportation, or public works programs
• Expertise with audit tools (e.g., Acumen Fuse) to verify schedule logic integrity.
• Familiarity with PMWeb, e-Builder, or similar project management systems.
• Professional certifications such as PMI-SP, PSP, or EVP
• Experience with Forensic Delay Analysis or claims mitigation.
• Familiarity with regional construction impacts, including local permitting and seasonal weather planning.

What You’ll Do

• Establish and maintain the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and its alignment with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develop, manage, and maintain the Program Capital Budget and Estimate at Completion (EAC) across all program elements.
• Assist in the development and use of web‑based project and cost management tools to provide "real‑time" cost, forecast, and performance information to the project and program teams.
• Manage program cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with program and funding requirements.
• Monitor actual, committed, and forecasted costs against approved budgets and projected spending down to identify potential cost impacts at an early stage.
  • Analyze cost trends and variances and recommend mitigation strategies to the Program Office.
• Collate, review, and authorize measures of work performed for submission to the finance team for invoicing and payment certification.
• Prepare and compile a comprehensive Monthly Progress Report, incorporating input from multiple departments, including:
  • Schedule performance
    • Monthly schedule status at multiple levels (summary and detailed)
    • Planned vs. actual progress
    • Forecasted activities and schedule variances
  • Cost performance
    • Budgeted, actual, committed, and forecasted costs
    • Cost variances by program element and control account
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Action items and critical issues
  • Pending and potential scope changes
• Use and maintain the program document control system to log, track, store, and retrieve cost and financial documents in a timely and organized manner.

What You Can Expect from CMTS

• Opportunities to work on high‑impact infrastructure projects across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands
• Collaborative and growth‑focused team environment
• Competitive compensation
• CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long‑term disability insurance coverage for the employee.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Salary Requirements

• $150,000.00 to $170,000.00 annually

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.