Project Controls Specialist

CDM Smith; United States; On-site; USD 78,478 - 129,459; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for a Project Controls Specialist based in the United States. This role involves developing cost and schedule baselines while ensuring compliance with regulations. You will monitor project performance, conduct financial analyses, and produce reports for management.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in engineering or financial industries. Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is preferred. This position may require up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience or equivalent additional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in Engineering and/or Financial Industries preferred.
• Knowledge of project finance, accounting or business administration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulations.
• Gather project progress information from team members.
• Develop time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Monitor progress of deliverables and actual expenditures.
• Perform financial analyses including variance and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain integrated critical path schedules.

Skills

Project management methodology

Budget development

Teamwork and collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

CDM Smith has an exciting opportunity for a Project Controls Specialist to support various projects across multiple locations in the U.S. Under limited guidance, you will help develop basic to moderately complex cost and schedule baselines. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing monthly cost and schedule progress, identifying and analyzing 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 safety programs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3 years of related experience. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
• Proficient knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities, and understanding of project finance, accounting or business administration.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; ability to work in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Travel

Up to 10% travel or less.

EEO Statement

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing

CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, and may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment is made. Timing for checks outside the United States varies by country. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Additional checks may be required during employment.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Pay Range

Min: USD 78,478.00

Max: USD 129,459.00

Visa Sponsorship

No – We will not sponsor visas in the United States (e.g., H-1B or TN).