Senior Project Controls Lead — Global Scheduling & EVM

CDM Smith; Newark (NJ); 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. You will develop complex schedule and cost baselines, analyze monthly data, identify variances, and help with root-cause analysis.

The role requires coordinating with project teams and management while ensuring compliance with internal procedures and government regulations. You will work on risk‑based forecasting, financial controls, and reporting using EVM and Primavera P6/EcoSys tools,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains time‑phased schedule and cost baselines for projects or portfolios.
• Performs earned value and financial analyses; supports forecasts and risk assessments.
• Generates reports and communicates cost/schedule status to stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Provides technical guidance and training to junior staff and may supervise engineering resources.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Earned Value Mgmt

Communication

Team leadership

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. You will develop complex schedule and cost baselines, analyze monthly data, identify variances, and help with root-cause analysis.

The role requires coordinating with project teams and management while ensuring compliance with internal procedures and government regulations. You will work on risk‑based forecasting, financial controls, and reporting using EVM and Primavera P6/EcoSys tools,