Senior Project Controls Lead — EV & Primavera P6

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support diverse U.S. projects. You will develop schedules, cost baselines, and performance reports, ensuring accurate forecasts and compliance with government regulations.

The role involves collaboration with project teams, risk assessment, and integration of controls into financial plans. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of related experience, and strong proficiency in EVM, Primavera P6, and EcoSys, with willingness

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, planning, control and finance concepts.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and portfolio analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications for schedule development.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased cost and resource forecasts; monitors expenditures.
• Generates and analyzes earned value reports; communicates with project managers.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to junior staff on project controls practices.

Skills

Project management

Earned Value Management

Budgeting & forecasting

Schedule development

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support diverse U.S. projects. You will develop schedules, cost baselines, and performance reports, ensuring accurate forecasts and compliance with government regulations.

The role involves collaboration with project teams, risk assessment, and integration of controls into financial plans. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of related experience, and strong proficiency in EVM, Primavera P6, and EcoSys, with willingness