Senior Project Controls Lead - Hybrid | EVM & Primavera

CDM Smith; Cedar Rapids (IA); 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 and analyze schedule baselines and cost baselines, collect monthly data, and perform variance analysis to support forecasting and risk management.

The role collaborates with project teams and management, ensuring compliance with procedures and federal regulations. Travel may be required, with a focus on delivering high-quality cost/schedule control across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience managing moderately to highly complex projects.
• Proficiency with earned value management and cost/schedule forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Monitor project progress and expenditures vs forecasts.
• Prepare client and internal status reports on cost and schedule.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and mentor team members.

Skills

Budget development

Project planning

Control & assurance

Earned Value Management

Contract compliance

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Project risk analysis

Schedule optimization

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 and analyze schedule baselines and cost baselines, collect monthly data, and perform variance analysis to support forecasting and risk management.

The role collaborates with project teams and management, ensuring compliance with procedures and federal regulations. Travel may be required, with a focus on delivering high-quality cost/schedule control across projects.