Senior Project Controls Lead - Global Infrastructure

CDM Smith; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across locations in the U.S. You will develop and manage complex schedule and cost baselines, analyze monthly data, and integrate risk reserves into forecasts.

You’ll collaborate with project teams and management to ensure effective financial controls and reporting. A strong foundation in project management, EVM, and schedule performance is essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements and/or eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities as well as an understanding of project finance, accounting or business administration.
• Demonstrates the ability to independently plan and manage the detailed execution of a construction project by thoroughly interpreting and utilizing contract documents, architectural and engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Expert level knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Proficient in the use of Project Performance tools (EcoSys).
• Possesses excellent teamwork and collaboration skills and an ability to work well in fast paced environments requiring daily shifting of priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and documents project planning considerations and objectives, scope and milestones to incorporate into the schedule.
• Develops, maintains, and analyzes integrated critical path schedules for major projects and/or portfolio of projects in accordance with contract specifications.
• Evaluates and raises project early warning signals to project manager and recommends resource realignments.
• Generates and analyzes earned value reports and discusses observations with the project manager.

Skills

Project management

Earned Value Management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across locations in the U.S. You will develop and manage complex schedule and cost baselines, analyze monthly data, and integrate risk reserves into forecasts.

You’ll collaborate with project teams and management to ensure effective financial controls and reporting. A strong foundation in project management, EVM, and schedule performance is essential.