Senior Project Controls Lead - EVM & Scheduling (Global)

CDM Smith; Greenville (NC); 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., with responsibilities including developing time‑phased cost and resource forecasts, maintaining risk reserves, and producing earnings and cost reports for management and clients.

You will collaborate with project teams, ensure compliance with internal procedures and government regulations, and provide guidance to junior staff while traveling up to 40% as project demands require.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with earned value management (EVM) for large projects.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% depending on project workload.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated schedule baselines and cost forecasts.
• Collect and analyze schedule and cost data, identify variances and perform root cause analysis.
• Produce client and internal status reports; monitor progress and forecast outcomes.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise project team members as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and government regulations.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

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., with responsibilities including developing time‑phased cost and resource forecasts, maintaining risk reserves, and producing earnings and cost reports for management and clients.

You will collaborate with project teams, ensure compliance with internal procedures and government regulations, and provide guidance to junior staff while traveling up to 40% as project demands require.