Senior Project Controls Lead - EVM & Scheduling Expert

CDM Smith; Tucson (AZ); 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. You will develop complex schedule and cost baselines, analyze monthly data, and assist in root-cause analysis.

The role requires monitoring risk reserves and communicating through standard reports to stakeholders. The position involves implementing financial controls, working with project teams, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent related experience.
• 5 years of related experience in project controls or cost/schedule management.
• U.S. Citizenship required for federal contract work and potential security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts and validates costs.
• Maintains risk reserves and integrates into financial forecasts.
• Produces earned value management reports and communicates findings to stakeholders.
• Applies financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques; supports project baselines.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Earned Value

US Citizenship

Teamwork

Communication

Contract compliance

Government regulations

Risk analysis

Resource planning

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. You will develop complex schedule and cost baselines, analyze monthly data, and assist in root-cause analysis.

The role requires monitoring risk reserves and communicating through standard reports to stakeholders. The position involves implementing financial controls, working with project teams, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures and federal regulations.