Project Controls Specialist- Construction; Remote

43570

Requisition :

43570

Business Unit:

COR

Job Description:

CDM Smith has an exciting new opportunity for a Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across various locations in the U.S.! Under limited guidance, the Project Controls Specialist supports the project delivery team by developing basic to moderately complex cost and schedule baselines. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing monthly cost and schedule progress, identifying and assisting in the analysis of project variances, ensuring risk reserves are updated and integrated into financial forecasts, and preparing standardized reports for management.

The role also supports the implementation of financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques while adhering to all safety programs.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Manage project documentation using appropriate document management protocols.
• Provide additional support and perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 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. 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Construction Projects is highly desirable.
• Experience in Engineering and/or Financial Industries.
• Experience using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

Job Title:

Project Controls Specialist
- Construction (Remote Options)

Group:

COR

Employment Type:

Regular

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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