Senior Project Controls Lead – Schedules, Cost & EVM

CDM Smith; Asheville (NC); 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. The role develops complex schedule and cost baselines, analyzes monthly data, and assists in forecasting with risk reserves integrated into financial plans.

You will work with project teams and management on control processes. The successful candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree and about 5 years of related experience, with strong EVMS, cost forecasting, and Primavera P6 proficiency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, planning and control.
• Understanding of project finance, accounting or business administration.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications to plan execution.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Generates and analyzes earned value reports for complex projects.
• Communicates cost status and trends to stakeholders through reports.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Earned Value Management

Cost baselines

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. The role develops complex schedule and cost baselines, analyzes monthly data, and assists in forecasting with risk reserves integrated into financial plans.

You will work with project teams and management on control processes. The successful candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree and about 5 years of related experience, with strong EVMS, cost forecasting, and Primavera P6 proficiency.