Flex Project Controls; Scheduler

Job Description

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.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience may 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.

• Experience with large Federal construction quality programs.

• U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
• The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable federal background investigation.
• Strong understanding of government budgeting, reporting requirements, FAR, CAS, and contract administration is critical.
• Expertise in accounting, cost estimating, budgeting, and financial analysis. Strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Skill in using scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, etc.) and techniques to develop and analyze project schedules.
• Excellent attention to detail. Familiar and comfortable to work on computers/tablets/phones.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.

An appropriate and valid driver’s license is required.

100% travel may be required.

Please note, this is a pipeline position for future needs and is not an immediate vacancy.

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

USD $76,440.00 - USD $

No support for sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.