Senior Project Controls Lead - EV/Cost & P6 Expert

CDM Smith; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across the U.S. You will develop complex schedule and cost baselines, analyze monthly data, and integrate risk reserves into forecasts while communicating results to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and collaboration with project teams. Responsibilities include implementing financial controls, preparing Earned Value Management reports, and mentoring junior staff within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5 years related experience as a baseline.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts and validates project costs.
• Prepares client and internal status reports to communicate cost status and trends.
• Performs Earned Value Management and communicates observations to project managers.
• Monitors progress of project deliverables and expenditures versus forecasts.
• Provides technical guidance and training to junior staff.

Skills

Budget development & planning

Earned Value Management

Project management

Risk analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across the U.S. You will develop complex schedule and cost baselines, analyze monthly data, and integrate risk reserves into forecasts while communicating results to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and collaboration with project teams. Responsibilities include implementing financial controls, preparing Earned Value Management reports, and mentoring junior staff within a