Senior Project Controls Lead – Global Infra & EV

CDM Smith; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across the U.S. The role focuses on developing cost baselines, collecting monthly data, and integrating risk reserves into forecasts.

You will work with project teams to analyze variances, create standard reports, and support financial controls. Strong collaboration and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of related project controls experience.
• Experience with cost, schedule, and earned value management.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates costs.
• Maintains risk reserves in forecasts and produces standard reports.
• Supports implementation of financial controls and forecasting techniques.
• Monitors progress and analyzes variances for multiple projects.
• Mentors junior staff and provides technical guidance.

Skills

Project management

Budget development

Project planning

Earned Value Management

Risk management

Finance & accounting concepts

Communication skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across the U.S. The role focuses on developing cost baselines, collecting monthly data, and integrating risk reserves into forecasts.

You will work with project teams to analyze variances, create standard reports, and support financial controls. Strong collaboration and communication are essential.