Flex Project Controls; Scheduler

Position: Flex Staff Project Controls (Scheduler)
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* ** Requisition :*
* 43873

** Business Unit:*
* FSU

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* Job Description:

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* We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to provide independent monitoring and control of project costs, schedules, and scopes on complex federal construction projects. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and contractual requirements while supporting project teams in achieving cost efficiency, schedule adherence, and performance excellence. This is a pipeline requisition for future project hires.

Job Duties:

- Develop, update, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems to ensure alignment with contract and corporate requirements.

- Prepare cost and schedule estimates, analyze trends, and provide accurate accruals, earned value, and variance reports.

- Establish and monitor project baselines for cost and schedule; identify variances and recommend corrective actions to maintain project goals.

- Support the development and management of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and ensure accurate progress reporting.

- Conduct detailed cost and schedule risk analyses, identifying potential impacts to budget and performance metrics.

- Prepare and present regular project performance reports, including KPIs, forecasts, and variance explanations, to internal and external stakeholders.

- Collaborate closely with project managers, estimators, and field teams to track progress, control expenditures, and manage change orders.

- Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and all applicable agency or contractual reporting requirements.

- Support audits, data validation, and documentation to ensure transparency and traceability in cost and schedule reporting.

- Continuously evaluate project control processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

- Performs other duties as assigned

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* Job Title:

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* Flex Staff Project Controls (Scheduler)

** Group:*
* FSI ENT WFT Field

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* Employment Type:

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* Temporary

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* - Bachelor's Degree.

- 5 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* - Experience with large Federal construction quality programs.

** EEO Statement:*
* We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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