Senior Project Controls Lead - Global Programs (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is looking for a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across the U.S. The role focuses on developing complex schedule and cost baselines, collecting monthly data, and ensuring accurate forecasts.

You will implement financial controls and communicate results through standardized reports to stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing program budgets, analyzing variances, and supporting project managers with cost and schedule baselines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5 years of related experience required.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Monitors progress and updates project costs vs forecasts.
• Generates and analyzes earned value reports for projects.
• Provides financial analysis including variance, risk and profit/loss analyses.
• Mentors junior staff and supports project managers.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Primavera P6

Project management

Budget development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is looking for a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across the U.S. The role focuses on developing complex schedule and cost baselines, collecting monthly data, and ensuring accurate forecasts.

You will implement financial controls and communicate results through standardized reports to stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing program budgets, analyzing variances, and supporting project managers with cost and schedule baselines.