Project Controls Specialist - Federal Budget & Schedule

CDM Smith; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Independence, MO is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Specialist to manage budgets, cost controls and schedules on federal projects. You will support IMS development, perform risk analyses, and deliver KPI reports to stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and about 5 years of relevant experience, with travel up to 100%. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is preferred, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

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 Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (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.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Budgets & cost control

Project scheduling

FAR/CAS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Cost estimation

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

CDM Smith in Independence, MO is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Specialist to manage budgets, cost controls and schedules on federal projects. You will support IMS development, perform risk analyses, and deliver KPI reports to stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and about 5 years of relevant experience, with travel up to 100%. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is preferred, along with strong communication skills.