Senior Project Controls Lead — Global EV & Primavera P6

CDM Smith; Portland (ME); 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 moderately to highly complex schedule and cost baselines, gather progress data, analyze variances, and help embed risk into forecasts for stakeholders.

The role also involves implementing financial controls and forecasting techniques, collaborating with project teams, and mentoring junior staff. Travel to project sites is expected (20–40%).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validate project costs; update requirements as required.
• Monitor progress of project deliverables and actual expenditures versus forecasts.
• Prepare client and internal status reports to communicate cost status and trends.
• Mentor junior staff and develop them for future growth within the discipline and firm.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Project management

Team leadership

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 United States. You will develop moderately to highly complex schedule and cost baselines, gather progress data, analyze variances, and help embed risk into forecasts for stakeholders.

The role also involves implementing financial controls and forecasting techniques, collaborating with project teams, and mentoring junior staff. Travel to project sites is expected (20–40%).