Senior Project Controls Lead — Global EV/Scheduling

CDM Smith; Wheeling (WV); 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. The role involves developing complex schedule and cost baselines, monitoring progress, and performing financial analyses using Earned Value Management.

You will work with project teams and management to ensure accurate forecasts and robust reporting. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of related experience, with strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and EcoSys, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent
• At least 5 years of related project controls experience
• Experience with earned value management (EVM) and cost/schedule forecasting
• Strong communication and collaboration across project teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules (CPM) for large projects.
• Analyze variances and prepare performance reports for management.
• Apply EVM and cost control techniques to forecasts and baselines.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff on project controls processes

Skills

Budget development

Project planning

Cost control & reporting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

5 years of related experience

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across the U.S. The role involves developing complex schedule and cost baselines, monitoring progress, and performing financial analyses using Earned Value Management.

You will work with project teams and management to ensure accurate forecasts and robust reporting. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of related experience, with strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and EcoSys, and the