Senior Federal Project Controls Scheduler

CDM Smith; United States; On-site; USD 76,440 - 159,432; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a results-driven Cost/Project Controller to join our Federal programs team in the United States. You will develop, update, and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cost-control systems to align with contracts and corporate standards.

You will prepare cost estimates, manage the Integrated Master Schedule, perform risk analyses, and report KPIs to stakeholders. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience, U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Experience with government budgeting, reporting, FAR, CAS, and contract administration is critical.

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 the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and ensure progress reporting.
• Conduct cost/schedule risk analyses and report KPIs, forecasts, and variances.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and field teams to track progress and manage change orders.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, and reporting requirements; support audits and documentation.

Skills

Budget oversight

Forecasting

Cost control

Scheduling expertise

Communicating with stakeholders

Government contracting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a results-driven Cost/Project Controller to join our Federal programs team in the United States. You will develop, update, and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cost-control systems to align with contracts and corporate standards.

You will prepare cost estimates, manage the Integrated Master Schedule, perform risk analyses, and report KPIs to stakeholders. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience, U.S.