Senior Project Controls Scheduler - Federal

CDM Smith; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 76,440 - 159,432; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Savannah, GA seeks an experienced Cost/ Scheduling professional to develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems aligned with contract requirements.

The role requires 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and US citizenship. You will prepare cost and schedule estimates, support the IMS, perform risk analyses, and report KPIs to stakeholders while collaborating with project teams and ensuring FAR/CAS compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems.
• Prepare cost and schedule estimates, analyze trends, and provide accruals, earned value, and variance reports.
• Establish baselines for cost and schedule; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the development and management of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and ensure accurate progress reporting.
• Conduct detailed cost and schedule risk analyses and identify potential impacts to budget and performance metrics.
• Prepare and present regular project performance reports, including KPIs, forecasts, and variance explanations.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and field teams to track progress and manage change orders.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, and all applicable agency or contractual reporting requirements.
• Support audits, data validation, and documentation to ensure transparency and traceability.
• Continuously evaluate project control processes and recommend improvements.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Earned value

Scheduling

Contract administration

Report writing

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

CDM Smith in Savannah, GA seeks an experienced Cost/ Scheduling professional to develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems aligned with contract requirements.

The role requires 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and US citizenship. You will prepare cost and schedule estimates, support the IMS, perform risk analyses, and report KPIs to stakeholders while collaborating with project teams and ensuring FAR/CAS compliance.