Senior Project Controls Leader - Global Infrastructure

CDM Smith; Little Rock (AR); 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 multiple locations in the United States. The role focuses on developing schedule and cost baselines, collecting monthly data, and performing variance analysis to drive informed decisions.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related experience, with strong skills in budgeting, scheduling, EVM, and financial forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of budget development, scheduling, and cost forecasting.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and project reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develops time-phased cost and resource forecasts; validates costs and updates baselines.
• Creates and maintains integrated critical path schedules for large projects.
• Generates earned value reports and supports cost/schedule decision making.
• Reviews progress, performs variance analyses, and communicates findings to management.
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures and client requirements.
• Mentors junior staff and supports project teams across multiple locations.

Skills

Budget development

Project planning

Cost control

Earned Value

Communication

Team collaboration

Risk analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across multiple locations in the United States. The role focuses on developing schedule and cost baselines, collecting monthly data, and performing variance analysis to drive informed decisions.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related experience, with strong skills in budgeting, scheduling, EVM, and financial forecasting.