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Project Controls Specialist (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.! 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.

The ideal candidate will:

• 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 include a bachelor's degree and 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.

Preferred qualifications include experience in construction projects, engineering, and/or financial industries, and experience using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job site location: United States - Nationwide.

Amount of travel required: 10%.

Assignment category: Fulltime-Regular.

Visa sponsorship available: No.

Skills and abilities include knowledge of project management methodology, teamwork and collaboration skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Background check and drug testing information: CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks and drug testing for certain positions.

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: Fully remote or 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.