Senior Project Controls & Scheduling Lead

CDM Smith; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across the U.S. You will develop and maintain complex schedule and cost baselines, collect monthly data, analyze variances, and assist in root-cause analysis while ensuring risk reserves are integrated into forecasts.

You will communicate results through standardized reports to stakeholders. Demonstrated proficiency in Earned Value Management and financial controls is required, with collaboration across project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of related experience; travel may be required.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects; domestic/international travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validate costs and updates.
• Create and analyze earned value reports; communicate status to project managers.
• Support implementation of financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance to the project delivery teams.

Skills

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Earned Value Mgmt

Budgeting & cost control

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across the U.S. You will develop and maintain complex schedule and cost baselines, collect monthly data, analyze variances, and assist in root-cause analysis while ensuring risk reserves are integrated into forecasts.

You will communicate results through standardized reports to stakeholders. Demonstrated proficiency in Earned Value Management and financial controls is required, with collaboration across project