Senior Manager, Project Controls & Scheduling

CDM Smith; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Florida is seeking a Manager of Project Controls to lead a scheduling team for complex infrastructure programs, establishing metrics, forecasting methodologies, and recovery actions to keep projects on track.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of relevant experience, and PMP or PgMP certification. Travel up to 50% may be required; Primavera P6 expertise is essential for schedule development and performance management.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of project controls and scheduling methodologies.
• Ability to manage project goals, drivers, and risks across complex programs.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills required.
• Experience coordinating with diverse stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of baseline, resource-loaded, and recovery schedules.
• Provide executive-level schedule reporting and insights to leaders.
• Develop and implement scheduling processes, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with contractual scheduling requirements and project controls standards.
• Forecast, analyze variance, and perform delay and critical path analyses.
• Mentor and manage scheduling staff across projects and programs.

Skills

Scheduling

Project Controls

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Forecasting

Contract Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

CDM Smith in Florida is seeking a Manager of Project Controls to lead a scheduling team for complex infrastructure programs, establishing metrics, forecasting methodologies, and recovery actions to keep projects on track.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of relevant experience, and PMP or PgMP certification. Travel up to 50% may be required; Primavera P6 expertise is essential for schedule development and performance management.