Senior Project Controls: Scheduling & Cost Lead (P6/EVM)

CDM Smith; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is actively seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across the United States. The role involves developing and maintaining complex schedule and cost baselines, analyzing variances, and integrating risk reserves into forecasts for informed decision making.

The successful candidate will implement financial controls, prepare standardized reports, and collaborate with project teams and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects and EVMS.
• Willingness to travel 20–40% including international projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Monitor schedule progress and actual expenditures; prepare variance analyses.
• Generate earned value reports and communicate cost status to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and support project managers with financial controls.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Excel

Job description

CDM Smith is actively seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across the United States. The role involves developing and maintaining complex schedule and cost baselines, analyzing variances, and integrating risk reserves into forecasts for informed decision making.

The successful candidate will implement financial controls, prepare standardized reports, and collaborate with project teams and management.