Senior Project Controls Specialist | EVM & Primavera

CDM Smith; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support U.S. projects by developing complex schedule and cost baselines. The role involves collecting data, variance analysis, and integrating risk into forecasts, with emphasis on financial controls and reporting.

Expect collaboration with project teams and management across locations, with a structured but dynamic work environment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, plus expertise in Primavera P6

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with government or federal regulations is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, budgeting, scheduling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains time-phased cost and resource forecasts.
• Generates Earned Value Management reports and analyzes variances.
• Supports risk assessment and forecasting; advises on cost/schedule baselines.
• Mentors junior staff and may supervise junior engineers on project work.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Earned Value Management

Communication

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Contract documents

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support U.S. projects by developing complex schedule and cost baselines. The role involves collecting data, variance analysis, and integrating risk into forecasts, with emphasis on financial controls and reporting.

Expect collaboration with project teams and management across locations, with a structured but dynamic work environment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, plus expertise in Primavera P6