Project Controls Specialist-Government Budgets & Schedules

CDM Smith; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a skilled Project Controls professional in the United States to lead budgeting, cost control, and scheduling efforts on federal projects. The role focuses on accuracy, compliance with FAR/CAS, and coordination with managers, estimators, and field teams.

Responsibilities include developing baselines, risk analyses, and regular performance reporting, while ensuring audits and contractual requirements are met. Travel may be required as projects dictate.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Candidate must obtain and maintain a favorable federal background investigation.
• Strong understanding of government budgeting, reporting requirements, FAR, CAS, and contract administration is critical.
• Expertise in accounting, cost estimating, budgeting, and financial analysis; strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and developing and analyzing project schedules.
• Excellent attention to detail and comfort with computers and digital tools.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills; ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal skills to build relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems.
• Prepare cost and schedule estimates, analyze trends, and provide accruals, earned value, and variance reports.
• Establish baselines for cost and schedule; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support Integrated Master Schedule development and progress reporting.
• Conduct cost and schedule risk analyses and communicate impacts.
• Prepare and present performance reports, KPIs, forecasts, and variance explanations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and field teams to track progress and manage change orders.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, and contractual reporting requirements.
• Support audits, data validation, and documentation for transparency in reporting.
• Evaluate and improve project control processes to increase efficiency.

Skills

Budgeting

FAR/CAS compliance

Contract administration

Cost estimating

Financial analysis

Scheduling software

Attention to detail

Written and oral communication

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a skilled Project Controls professional in the United States to lead budgeting, cost control, and scheduling efforts on federal projects. The role focuses on accuracy, compliance with FAR/CAS, and coordination with managers, estimators, and field teams.

Responsibilities include developing baselines, risk analyses, and regular performance reporting, while ensuring audits and contractual requirements are met. Travel may be required as projects dictate.