Senior Project Controls Lead - EVM & Scheduling

CDM Smith; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support U.S. infrastructure projects with a focus on schedule and cost baselines, variance analysis, and forecasting.

The role emphasizes Earned Value Management and financial controls across a portfolio of programs. You will collaborate with project teams and management, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and federal regulations while advancing risk assessment and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5 years of related experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required for federal contract work.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and budgeting.
• Proficient with Primavera P6 and project controls tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain time-phased cost and resource forecasts.
• Prepare and analyze schedule and cost baselines and variances.
• Produce client and internal status reports on cost and schedule.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Earned Value Management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support U.S. infrastructure projects with a focus on schedule and cost baselines, variance analysis, and forecasting.

The role emphasizes Earned Value Management and financial controls across a portfolio of programs. You will collaborate with project teams and management, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and federal regulations while advancing risk assessment and performance reporting.