Senior Project Controls Lead — Hybrid, Earned Value

CDM Smith; Tampa (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 complex schedule and cost baselines, analyze monthly data, and communicate risk and forecasts to stakeholders.

This role emphasizes adherence to procedures, Earned Value Management, and cross-functional collaboration. Travel may be required; the team values safety, integrity, and delivering world-class infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience on projects.
• Experience in project controls, scheduling, and cost baselines.
• Strong knowledge of earned value management (EVM) and financial reporting.
• Ability to develop time-phased cost/resource forecasts and conduct variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated critical path schedules for major projects.
• Prepare and analyze earned value and cost forecasts.
• Provide financial control guidance and reporting to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and support project teams.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & cost control

Earned Value

Financial forecasting

Risk analysis

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, analyze monthly data, and communicate risk and forecasts to stakeholders.

This role emphasizes adherence to procedures, Earned Value Management, and cross-functional collaboration. Travel may be required; the team values safety, integrity, and delivering world-class infrastructure solutions.