Senior Project Controls Lead – Hybrid & Global

CDM Smith; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support U.S. projects, developing complex schedule and cost baselines, analyzing monthly data, and ensuring accurate forecasts. The role emphasizes risk reserves, financial controls, and collaboration with project teams across locations.

You will produce performance reports, advise on resource requirements, and contribute to strategic project planning with strong EVM expertise and Primavera P6 proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience.
• Experience implementing Earned Value Management and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Monitor progress and update data on schedule dates, percent complete, and expenditures.
• Produce client and internal status reports on cost status and trends.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise engineers on project work.

Skills

PM methodology

Budget & cost control

Scheduling & planning

Earned Value Management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

5 years related experience

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support U.S. projects, developing complex schedule and cost baselines, analyzing monthly data, and ensuring accurate forecasts. The role emphasizes risk reserves, financial controls, and collaboration with project teams across locations.

You will produce performance reports, advise on resource requirements, and contribute to strategic project planning with strong EVM expertise and Primavera P6 proficiency.