Senior Project Controls Lead - EVM & Primavera

CDM Smith; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across various locations in the U.S. You will develop cost and schedule baselines, analyze variances, and prepare reports for stakeholders, ensuring accurate forecasts and risk reserves are integrated.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience, with strong Earned Value Management, Primavera P6, and EcoSys skills, plus travel up to 40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required, varying by project.
• Extensive Earned Value Management experience and budget/schedule management.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and EcoSys for schedules and cost baselines.

Responsibilities

• Develop time-phased project cost and resource forecasts and validate costs.
• Maintain integrated critical path schedules for major projects or portfolios.
• Prepare client and internal status reports on cost, schedule and risk.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior staff on project controls.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Cost control

Schedule management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across various locations in the U.S. You will develop cost and schedule baselines, analyze variances, and prepare reports for stakeholders, ensuring accurate forecasts and risk reserves are integrated.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience, with strong Earned Value Management, Primavera P6, and EcoSys skills, plus travel up to 40%.