Senior Project Controls Lead - EVM & Primavera P6

CDM Smith; Lake Charles (LA); 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 and manage moderately to highly complex schedule and cost baselines, collect monthly data, analyze variances, and assist in root cause analysis.

You will ensure risk reserves are integrated into forecasts, deliver standardized reports to stakeholders, and support financial controls, forecasting techniques, and senior project team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Willing to travel 20–40%.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Monitors progress and analyzes earned value reports.
• Provides guidance and mentors junior staff.
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures and regulations.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Teamwork

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 and manage moderately to highly complex schedule and cost baselines, collect monthly data, analyze variances, and assist in root cause analysis.

You will ensure risk reserves are integrated into forecasts, deliver standardized reports to stakeholders, and support financial controls, forecasting techniques, and senior project team collaboration.