Senior Project Controls Lead | EVM, Primavera P6

CDM Smith; Laramie (WY); 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 United States. You will develop complex schedule and cost baselines, collect and analyze monthly data, and help with risk-forecasting and financial controls.

The role involves coordinating with project teams, preparing client and internal status reports, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience; travel may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum 5 years of project controls experience.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial analyses.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and EcoSys for scheduling and reporting.
• Willingness to travel 20–40% domestically or internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates project costs.
• Generates earned value reports and discusses observations with project managers.
• Supports portfolio analysis and risk/forecasting efforts.
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures and government regulations; documents changes.
• Mentors junior staff and may supervise engineers on project work.

Skills

Budget development

Project planning

Cost control

Communication skills

Team collaboration

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 United States. You will develop complex schedule and cost baselines, collect and analyze monthly data, and help with risk-forecasting and financial controls.

The role involves coordinating with project teams, preparing client and internal status reports, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience; travel may be