Senior Project Controls Lead – Global Schedules & EV

CDM Smith; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; 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 time-phased cost and schedule baselines, analyze monthly data, and prepare reports for stakeholders.

The role emphasizes Earned Value Management, risk forecasting, and close collaboration with project teams. Domestic/international travel flexibility is required, with approximately 20–40% travel expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 5 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with earned value management and complex project controls.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts; validate costs.
• Maintain integrated schedule baselines and monitor progress against baselines.
• Prepare and analyze earned value reports for projects and portfolios.
• Perform variance, risk, and profit/loss analyses; support financial forecasting.
• Collaborate with project teams and management; ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Project management

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Budgeting

Forecasting

Teamwork

Communication

Risk management

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 time-phased cost and schedule baselines, analyze monthly data, and prepare reports for stakeholders.

The role emphasizes Earned Value Management, risk forecasting, and close collaboration with project teams. Domestic/international travel flexibility is required, with approximately 20–40% travel expected.