Senior Project Controls Lead - Hybrid, Global Projects

CDM Smith; Smyrna (DE); 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 schedules and cost baselines, collect and analyze data, identify variances, and assist in risk and forecasting processes.

The role emphasizes adherence to procedures, Earned Value Management, and cross-team collaboration. The position requires conducting financial analyses, maintaining control systems, and communicating findings to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5 years of related experience.
• Expertise in project controls, scheduling, and cost baselines.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates project costs.
• Performs Earned Value Management and prepares performance reports.
• Supports identification of risks and mitigation strategies; ensures adherence to procedures.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Budgeting

Project scheduling

Federal compliance

Team leadership

Communication skills

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 schedules and cost baselines, collect and analyze data, identify variances, and assist in risk and forecasting processes.

The role emphasizes adherence to procedures, Earned Value Management, and cross-team collaboration. The position requires conducting financial analyses, maintaining control systems, and communicating findings to management.