Senior Project Controls Lead – EV & Global Projects

CDM Smith; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across the U.S. The role focuses on developing complex schedule and cost baselines, collecting monthly data, and informing stakeholders through standardized reports.

You will contribute to risk management, financial controls, and forecasting techniques within a collaborative team. The successful candidate will manage high‑complexity projects, maintain integrated schedules, and provide guidance to junior staff while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of related experience.
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, project planning and control.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates project costs.
• Generates and analyzes earned value reports for complex projects.
• Mentors junior staff and provides technical guidance.
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures and government regulations.
• Prepares client and internal status reports documenting cost status and trends.

Skills

Project management

Budget development

Communication

Teamwork

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across the U.S. The role focuses on developing complex schedule and cost baselines, collecting monthly data, and informing stakeholders through standardized reports.

You will contribute to risk management, financial controls, and forecasting techniques within a collaborative team. The successful candidate will manage high‑complexity projects, maintain integrated schedules, and provide guidance to junior staff while