Senior Project Controls Lead - EVMS & Primavera

CDM Smith; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across the U.S. You will develop and maintain complex schedule and cost baselines, analyze variances, and assist in risk assessment.

You’ll ensure adherence to internal procedures and regulatory requirements while providing cost and schedule insights to project teams. Responsibilities include monitoring expenditures, performing forecasts, and producing reports for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Responsibilities

• Develops time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates project costs and updates requirements as required.
• Monitors progress of project deliverables and actual expenditures versus forecasts.
• Performs earned value reporting and portfolio analysis for On Time Delivery and Risk Forecasts.
• Documents and assesses the impact of project changes on cost/schedule baselines.
• Provides technical guidance and mentors junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Budget development

Schedule management

Earned Value Management

Cost forecasting

Risk analysis

Financial analysis

Stakeholder reporting

Team mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across the U.S. You will develop and maintain complex schedule and cost baselines, analyze variances, and assist in risk assessment.

You’ll ensure adherence to internal procedures and regulatory requirements while providing cost and schedule insights to project teams. Responsibilities include monitoring expenditures, performing forecasts, and producing reports for stakeholders.