Senior Project Controls Lead – EVM & Primavera 6 | Hybrid

CDM Smith; Butte (MT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across the U.S. This role involves developing complex schedule and cost baselines, collecting and analyzing monthly data, and communicating risk and financial forecasts to stakeholders.

The candidate will ensure compliance with federal regulations, manage project controls for moderate to high complexity projects, and collaborate with project teams and management to optimize performance and profitability.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, and finance and accounting concepts and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develops time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates project costs; updates requirements as required.
• Generates and analyzes earned value reports for moderately complex to highly complex projects and discusses any observations with the project manager.
• Maintains and analyzes integrated critical path schedules for major projects and/or portfolio of projects in accordance with contract specifications.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff and mentors them for future growth.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Project management

Budget planning

Communication skills

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. This role involves developing complex schedule and cost baselines, collecting and analyzing monthly data, and communicating risk and financial forecasts to stakeholders.

The candidate will ensure compliance with federal regulations, manage project controls for moderate to high complexity projects, and collaborate with project teams and management to optimize performance and profitability.