Senior Project Controls Lead - EVM & Primavera Expert

CDM Smith; Burlington (VT); 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. The role focuses on developing complex schedule and cost baselines, analyzing monthly data, and integrating risk reserves into forecasts.

You will communicate through standardized reports and support financial controls and forecasting techniques. The position requires leadership in project planning for moderate to high complexity, with exposure to international projects and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Maintains integrated critical path schedules for major projects.
• Performs earned value reporting and variance/risk analyses.
• Provides guidance and training to junior staff and mentors them.

Skills

Budget development

Project planning

Control and assurance

Finance concepts

Teamwork

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. The role focuses on developing complex schedule and cost baselines, analyzing monthly data, and integrating risk reserves into forecasts.

You will communicate through standardized reports and support financial controls and forecasting techniques. The position requires leadership in project planning for moderate to high complexity, with exposure to international projects and travel.