Senior Project Controls Lead — Global, Hybrid

CDM Smith; Aurora (IL); 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. You will develop complex schedule and cost baselines, collect monthly data, identify variances, and assist in root cause analysis while ensuring forecasts incorporate risk reserves and are reported to stakeholders.

You will collaborate with project teams, manage cost and schedule forecasts, perform earned value analyses, and mentor junior staff, all while adhering to safety and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with schedule and cost baselines, and MS project-like tools.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Monitor schedule progress, analytics, and variances.
• Prepare client and internal status reports on cost/schedule status.

Skills

Budget planning

Project scheduling

Earned Value Management

Team collaboration

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. You will develop complex schedule and cost baselines, collect monthly data, identify variances, and assist in root cause analysis while ensuring forecasts incorporate risk reserves and are reported to stakeholders.

You will collaborate with project teams, manage cost and schedule forecasts, perform earned value analyses, and mentor junior staff, all while adhering to safety and internal