Senior Scheduler - Primavera & EVM Lead

CDM Smith; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Durham, NC is seeking a seasoned project controls professional to lead schedule development, cost forecasting, and earned value management for complex projects. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience, with strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and PMIS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with EVM, cost forecasting, and schedule integration preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather project data from managers to update complex schedules.
• Develop time-phased cost forecasts and validate budget baselines.
• Monitor progress and expenditures against forecasts; prepare status reports.
• Perform earned value reporting and portfolio analysis for assigned programs.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and coordinate with project teams and clients.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Earned Value Management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years related experience

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

PMIS (Primavera Unifier, e-Builder, Kahua, Procore)

Job description

CDM Smith in Durham, NC is seeking a seasoned project controls professional to lead schedule development, cost forecasting, and earned value management for complex projects. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience, with strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and PMIS tools.