Project Controls Specialist

CDM Smith; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 78,478 - 129,459; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support various projects across the U.S. This role involves developing cost and schedule baselines, analyzing project variances, and preparing standardized financial reports. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience, with a preference for candidates with experience in engineering or finance.

The position may offer hybrid work options and requires strong project management skills along with expertise in using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience; equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered.
• Experience in Engineering and/or Financial Industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost and schedule baselines; analyze project variances.
• Support project delivery with cost forecasting and reports.
• Conduct financial analyses and performance reporting using EVM.

Skills

Project management methodology knowledge

Budget development

Teamwork and collaboration

Excellent written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Controls Specialist

CDM Smith has an exciting new opportunity for a Project Controls Specialist to support various projects across various locations in the U.S.! Under limited guidance, the Project Controls Specialist supports the project delivery team by developing basic to moderately complex cost and schedule baselines. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing monthly cost and schedule progress, identifying and assisting in the analysis of project variances, ensuring risk reserves are updated and integrated into financial forecasts, and preparing standardized reports for management. The role also supports the implementation of financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques while adhering to all safety programs.

The ideal candidate will

• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and applicable federal/government regulations.
• Gather project progress information from project managers and team members to update and monitor projects of basic to moderate complexity.
• Evaluate and update data related to schedule dates, physical percent complete, resource requirements, subcontractor commitments, and project accruals.
• Review schedule progress and resource productivity.
• Develop time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts; validate project costs and update requirements as needed.
• Monitor progress of deliverables and actual expenditures versus forecasts.
• Perform performance reporting using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Conduct financial analyses including variance, risk, and profit/loss assessments; prepare non‑routine financial reports.
• Document and assess the impact of project changes on cost and schedule baselines.
• Develop and maintain integrated critical path schedules for medium to large segments of major projects or portfolios of moderate complexity in accordance with contract specifications.
• Identify and communicate early warning signals to project managers; recommend resource realignments to maintain project execution.
• Generate and analyze earned value reports; evaluate project execution and trends to determine if projects are proceeding within available resources and budget.
• Prepare client and internal status reports to communicate cost status and document trends.
• Manage project documentation using appropriate document management protocols.
• Provide additional support and perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering and/or Financial Industries.
• Experience using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities as well as an understanding of project finance, accounting or business administration.
• Possesses strong teamwork and collaboration skills and an ability to work well in fast paced environments requiring daily shifting of priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

EEO Statement

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Site Location

United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required

10%

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Pay Range

Minimum: $78,478 - Maximum: $129,459

Work Location Options

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Massachusetts Applicants

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