Senior Project Controls Specialist — EVMS & Scheduling

CDM Smith; Gresham (OR); 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 time-phased cost and resource forecasts, manage integrated schedules, perform earned value analyses, and prepare cost status reports.

The role involves mentoring junior staff and coordinating with project teams to ensure on‑time delivery and fiscal health. The position requires strong knowledge of project management, budgeting, scheduling, and forecasting, with experience in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management methodologies including budget development, planning and control.
• Experience with finance and accounting concepts and practices in project environments.
• Ability to interpret drawings, technical specifications and contract documents for project execution.

Responsibilities

• Develops and documents time-phased project cost and resource forecasts.
• Maintains integrated critical path schedules for major projects.
• Performs earned value management and variance analyses; prepares financial reports.
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
• Communicates cost status and trends to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Budget development

Scheduling

Earned Value

Forecasting

Communication skills

Teamwork

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 time-phased cost and resource forecasts, manage integrated schedules, perform earned value analyses, and prepare cost status reports.

The role involves mentoring junior staff and coordinating with project teams to ensure on‑time delivery and fiscal health. The position requires strong knowledge of project management, budgeting, scheduling, and forecasting, with experience in