Project Controls Scheduler – Federal Contracts

CDM Smith; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Indiana is seeking a cost/control professional to develop budgets, forecasts, and baseline management for complex projects. You will analyze cost trends, prepare Earned Value reports, and supportIntegrated Master Schedule development in a federally regulated environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in Primavera P6 or MS Project and a proven ability to collaborate with PMs, estimators, and field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5 years of relevant experience; equivalent related experience considered.
• Strong understanding of government budgeting, reporting requirements, FAR, CAS, and contract administration is critical.
• Experience with large Federal construction quality programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems to ensure alignment with contract and corporate requirements.
• Prepare cost and schedule estimates, analyze trends, and provide accurate accruals, earned value, and variance reports.
• Establish and monitor project baselines for cost and schedule; identify variances and recommend corrective actions to maintain project goals.
• Support the development and management of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and ensure accurate progress reporting.
• Conduct detailed cost and schedule risk analyses, identifying potential impacts to budget and performance metrics.
• Prepare and present regular project performance reports, including KPIs, forecasts, and variance explanations, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, estimators, and field teams to track progress, control expenditures, and manage change orders.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, and all applicable agency or contractual reporting requirements.
• Support audits, data validation, and documentation to ensure transparency and traceability in cost and schedule reporting.
• Continuously evaluate project control processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost estimating

Financial analysis

Scheduling

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

CDM Smith in Indiana is seeking a cost/control professional to develop budgets, forecasts, and baseline management for complex projects. You will analyze cost trends, prepare Earned Value reports, and supportIntegrated Master Schedule development in a federally regulated environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in Primavera P6 or MS Project and a proven ability to collaborate with PMs, estimators, and field teams.