Senior Project Controls Leader for Global Projects

CDM Smith; Clarksville (TN); 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., developing complex schedule and cost baselines and delivering data-driven insights. You will work with diverse teams to ensure accurate forecasts, risk assessment and financial control implementation.

The role requires strong experience in earned value, scheduling, and cost management, with travel up to 20–40% and a collaborative, safety‑driven approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of related project control experience.
• Willingness to travel 20%–40%.

Responsibilities

• Develops time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Monitors schedule progress and productivity of resources.
• Performs Earned Value Management and financial analyses.
• Supports financial controls, procedures, systems and forecasting.
• Mentors junior staff and provides guidance to project teams.
• Collaborates with project managers and teams across locations.

Skills

Budget development

Project planning

Resource planning

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Earned Value

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

5 years of related experience

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across the U.S., developing complex schedule and cost baselines and delivering data-driven insights. You will work with diverse teams to ensure accurate forecasts, risk assessment and financial control implementation.

The role requires strong experience in earned value, scheduling, and cost management, with travel up to 20–40% and a collaborative, safety‑driven approach.