Senior Project Controls Lead - EVM & Scheduling (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; Smyrna (DE); 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 schedule and cost baselines, collect data, analyze variances, and support forecasting techniques.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project teams and adherence to safety and government compliance. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related experience, with strong EVM and Primavera P6 skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required with 5 years of related project controls experience.
• Experience with federal contract compliance and government reporting.
• Strong proficiency in earned value management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Develop time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validate costs and update forecasts.
• Monitor schedule progress and resource utilization; analyze variances and root causes.
• Prepare client and internal status reports; support risk allowances and forecasting methods.
• Provide guidance on document management and project controls processes.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Budgeting & Forecasting

Schedule & Cost Baselines

Project Management Methodology

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across the United States. You will develop schedule and cost baselines, collect data, analyze variances, and support forecasting techniques.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project teams and adherence to safety and government compliance. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related experience, with strong EVM and Primavera P6 skills.