Senior Project Controls Lead — Infrastructure Programs

CDM Smith; Grand Forks (ND); 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 cost and schedule baselines, monitor progress, and produce reports for management and clients.

The role emphasizes Earned Value Management, risk forecasting, and collaboration with project teams while ensuring adherence to safety, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures. Travel up to 40% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).

Responsibilities

• Develop time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validate project costs.
• Monitor progress; update schedule dates, percent complete, and resource requirements.
• Prepare earned value reports and conduct portfolio analyses for cost/schedule performance.
• Provide guidance and training to junior staff; may supervise engineers.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and safety protocols.

Skills

Project controls

Budgeting & scheduling

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Stakeholder reporting

Team mentoring

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 cost and schedule baselines, monitor progress, and produce reports for management and clients.

The role emphasizes Earned Value Management, risk forecasting, and collaboration with project teams while ensuring adherence to safety, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures. Travel up to 40% may be required.