Project Controls Specialist- Construction; Remote

Project Controls Specialist
- Construction (Remote Options)

CDM Smith has an exciting new opportunity for a Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across various locations in the U.S. The role focuses on developing cost and schedule baselines, monitoring progress, analyzing variances, and preparing standardized reports for management. It also supports the implementation of financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques while adhering to all safety programs.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent directly related experience.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

• Experience in Construction Projects.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Minimum: $78,478

Maximum: $129,459