Senior Project Controls Lead - Global Infra & EVM

CDM Smith; Boise (ID); 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 complex schedule and cost baselines, collect and analyze monthly data, and help integrate risk reserves into forecasts.

This role requires collaboration with management and project teams across locations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and safety standards. The candidate will work with project teams to deliver accurate performance reports, manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5 years of related experience.
• Government contracts experience is a plus.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Willingness to travel 20–40% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Monitors progress and variance between actuals and forecasts.
• Performs Earned Value Management reporting for projects.
• Supports financial controls, risk analyses, and forecasting techniques.
• Mentors junior staff and may supervise engineers on project work.
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures and safety protocols.

Skills

Project management

Earned Value Management

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Team leadership

Risk management

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 complex schedule and cost baselines, collect and analyze monthly data, and help integrate risk reserves into forecasts.

This role requires collaboration with management and project teams across locations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and safety standards. The candidate will work with project teams to deliver accurate performance reports, manage