Senior Project Controls Lead (Remote | EVM & Primavera)

CDM Smith; Towson (MD); 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 various locations in the U.S. This role develops complex schedule and cost baselines, analyzes monthly data, and communicates risk and forecasts to stakeholders. Travel to project sites may be required.

The successful candidate will collaborate with project teams, ensure compliance with procedures, and provide guidance to junior staff while supporting robust financial controls and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of related experience.
• Extensive Earned Value Management experience.
• Travel up to 20-40% may be required.
• Experience with Primavera P6 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts and validates costs.
• Generates and analyzes earned value reports and discusses observations with project manager.
• Maintains financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques.
• Gathers project progress information to update schedules and forecasts.

Skills

Budget development

Scheduling

Earned Value

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across various locations in the U.S. This role develops complex schedule and cost baselines, analyzes monthly data, and communicates risk and forecasts to stakeholders. Travel to project sites may be required.

The successful candidate will collaborate with project teams, ensure compliance with procedures, and provide guidance to junior staff while supporting robust financial controls and reporting.