Senior Project Controls Lead - Global Infrastructure

CDM Smith; Aurora (IL); 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 complex schedule and cost baselines, collecting monthly data, and performing variances and root-cause analysis.

You’ll ensure risk reserves are integrated into forecasts and contribute to finance controls and reporting. Ideal candidates have experience with EVM, Primavera P6, EcoSys, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel internationally or domestically.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Creates earned value and performance reports for portfolios.
• Assesses impact of project changes on cost/schedule baselines.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Schedule & cost baselines

Project forecasting

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Resource planning

Budget development

Project performance (EVMS)

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 complex schedule and cost baselines, collecting monthly data, and performing variances and root-cause analysis.

You’ll ensure risk reserves are integrated into forecasts and contribute to finance controls and reporting. Ideal candidates have experience with EVM, Primavera P6, EcoSys, and cross-functional collaboration.