Senior Project Controls Leader — Global Projects, EVMS & P6

CDM Smith; Fayetteville (AR); 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. You will develop schedule and cost baselines, collect and analyze monthly data, and communicate variances to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes risk forecasting and financial controls within a collaborative team environment. The position involves working with project teams, managing complex schedules, and applying Earned Value Management to monitor performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with project controls, schedule and cost baselines, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and finance concepts.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and EcoSys tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Analyze schedule progress, risks, and variances; prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and government regulations.
• Mentor junior staff and support project managers across portfolios.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services projects across the U.S. You will develop schedule and cost baselines, collect and analyze monthly data, and communicate variances to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes risk forecasting and financial controls within a collaborative team environment. The position involves working with project teams, managing complex schedules, and applying Earned Value Management to monitor performance.