Senior Project Scheduler – Primavera & EV Lead

CDM Smith; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a seasoned Project Controls professional to manage schedules, cost forecasting, and earned value across a portfolio of complex projects. You will gather progress data, validate costs, and provide analytical insights for leadership and clients.

The role emphasizes strong knowledge of Primavera P6, EVM, and PMIS tools, with travel expectations to project sites as needed. This is a full-time opportunity with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related field preferred.
• 5 years of related experience; travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with internal procedures such as federal/government regulations.
• Gathers project progress information from project manager and project team members to update and monitor projects.
• Evaluates and updates data regarding schedule dates, resource requirements and costs.
• Reviews schedule progress and productivity of resources.
• Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates project costs.
• Monitors progress of project deliverables and actual expenditures versus forecasts.
• Performs earned value management reporting for a portfolio of projects.
• Conducts financial analyses including variance, risk and profit/loss analyses.
• Prepares client and internal status reports; documents trends.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Primavera

EcoSys

PMIS tools

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a seasoned Project Controls professional to manage schedules, cost forecasting, and earned value across a portfolio of complex projects. You will gather progress data, validate costs, and provide analytical insights for leadership and clients.

The role emphasizes strong knowledge of Primavera P6, EVM, and PMIS tools, with travel expectations to project sites as needed. This is a full-time opportunity with competitive compensation.