Senior Project Controls Lead – Global Infra & EVM

CDM Smith; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support diverse U.S. projects. The role focuses on developing complex schedule and cost baselines, collecting monthly data, analyzing variances, and maintaining risk reserves within forecasts.

Collaboration with project teams and management is essential to ensure project controls excellence. The successful candidate will implement financial controls, forecasting techniques, and reporting standards while adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with government or federal contracting is a plus.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost/schedule forecasting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Create and monitor integrated master schedules for projects or portfolios.
• Prepare client and internal status reports on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and support project delivery teams.

Skills

Project management

Budget development

Schedule control

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support diverse U.S. projects. The role focuses on developing complex schedule and cost baselines, collecting monthly data, analyzing variances, and maintaining risk reserves within forecasts.

Collaboration with project teams and management is essential to ensure project controls excellence. The successful candidate will implement financial controls, forecasting techniques, and reporting standards while adhering to safety protocols.