Senior Project Controls Lead | EVM & Primavera Pro

CDM Smith; Cleveland (OH); On-site; 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., developing cost baselines, schedules, and forecasts with a focus on Earned Value Management. The role requires Primavera P6 expertise and collaboration with project teams to monitor risks and performance.

Responsibilities include maintaining financial controls, analyzing variances, and producing client and internal status reports. Travel to project locations (20%–40%) is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; 5+ years of related experience.
• Extensive Earned Value Management and cost/schedule control.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develops time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts and updates requirements.
• Generates earned value reports and performs variance and risk analyses.
• Maintains financial controls, reports, and forecasts for multiple projects.
• Mentors junior staff and provides guidance on project controls practices.

Skills

Budget development

Project planning

Earned Value Mgmt

Primavera P6

EcoSys

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 U.S., developing cost baselines, schedules, and forecasts with a focus on Earned Value Management. The role requires Primavera P6 expertise and collaboration with project teams to monitor risks and performance.

Responsibilities include maintaining financial controls, analyzing variances, and producing client and internal status reports. Travel to project locations (20%–40%) is expected as needed.