Senior Project Controls Lead — Global Projects & EVM

CDM Smith; United States; 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 the U.S. You will develop complex schedule and cost baselines, collect monthly data, analyze variances, and contribute to risk and forecast accuracy.

You will work with project teams and management, ensure compliance with procedures, and prepare earned value and financial reports while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Adept in project management methodology, budgeting, scheduling and control.
• Strong understanding of project finance and accounting concepts.
• Ability to interpret drawings, documents and schedules for execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Provide earned value management and performance reporting.
• Analyze schedule progress and productivity against baselines.
• Support financial controls, risk forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Mentor junior staff and guide project teams.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Earned Value Mgmt

Finance & accounting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

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 U.S. You will develop complex schedule and cost baselines, collect monthly data, analyze variances, and contribute to risk and forecast accuracy.

You will work with project teams and management, ensure compliance with procedures, and prepare earned value and financial reports while mentoring junior staff.