Project Controls Specialist

Job Title: Project Controls Specialist

Group: COR

Employment Type: Regular

Job Site

Location:

United States - Nationwide

CDM Smith has an exciting new opportunity for a Project Controls Specialist to support various projects across the U.S. Under limited guidance, the specialist develops cost and schedule baselines and supports the delivery team with analysis, reporting, and financial controls.

• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and applicable federal/government regulations.
• Gather project progress information from project managers and team members to update and monitor projects of basic to moderate complexity.
• Evaluate and update data related to schedule dates, physical percent complete, resource requirements, subcontractor commitments, and project accruals.
• Review schedule progress and resource productivity.
• Develop time‑phased project cost and resource forecasts; validate project costs and update requirements as needed.
• Monitor progress of deliverables and actual expenditures versus forecasts.
• Perform performance reporting using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Conduct financial analyses including variance, risk, and profit/loss assessments; prepare non‑routine financial reports.
• Document and assess the impact of project changes on cost and schedule baselines.
• Develop and maintain integrated critical path schedules for medium to large segments of major projects or portfolios of moderate complexity in accordance with contract specifications.
• Identify and communicate early warning signals to project managers; recommend resource realignments to maintain project execution.
• Generate and analyze earned value reports; evaluate project execution and trends to determine if projects are proceeding within available resources and budget.
• Prepare client and internal status reports to communicate cost status and document trends.
• Provide additional support and perform other duties as required.

• 3 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; frequency contingent on duties.

• Experience in Engineering and/or Financial Industries.
• Experience using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

• Knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities as well as an understanding of project finance, accounting or business administration.
• Possesses strong teamwork and collaboration skills and an ability to work well in fast paced environments requiring daily shifting of priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

CDM Smith Inc. reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, credit, and motor vehicle record checks. Drug testing may be conducted for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

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.

• Amount of
  
  Travel Required:
  
  10%
• Assignment Category: No H‑1B or TN sponsorship for this position.
• Pay Range Minimum: $78,478
• Pay Range Maximum: $129,459
• Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
• Work Location Options: Hybrid work options may be considered for successful candidate.
• Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.