CDM Smith
Senior Project Controls Specialist (Remote Options)
CDM Smith, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
CDM Smith is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across various locations in the U.S. This role offers the chance to contribute to impactful infrastructure initiatives while working with a dynamic and collaborative team. The Senior Project Controls Specialist supports project delivery teams by developing moderately to highly complex schedule and cost baselines, collecting and analyzing monthly schedule and cost data, identifying variances, and assisting in root cause analysis. The specialist ensures that risk reserves are accurately maintained and integrated into financial forecasts and communicates this information through standardized reports to relevant stakeholders. Additionally, the role supports the implementation of financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques. The specialist collaborates closely with project team members and various levels of management, while adhering to all safety protocols.
Responsibilities
Gathers project progress information from project managers and project team members to update and monitor projects of moderate to high complexity; evaluates and updates data regarding schedule dates, physical percent complete, resource requirements, subcontractor commitments, and project accruals.
Reviews schedule progress and productivity of resources; develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates project costs and updates requirements as required.
Monitors progress of project deliverables and actual expenditures versus forecasts; performs performance reporting for a portfolio of projects or programs using Earned Value Management (EVM).
Performs financial analyses including variance, risk, and profit/loss analyses; prepares non-routine financial reports and documents the impact of project changes on cost/schedule baselines.
Manages Project Managers' portfolios and projects on an international scale.
Develops and documents project planning considerations and objectives, scope and milestones for moderate to high complexity projects; maintains integrated critical path schedules in accordance with contract specifications.
Evaluates early warning signals and recommends resource realignments to maintain project execution.
Generates and analyzes earned value reports and discusses observations with the project manager; conducts portfolio analysis and reviews findings with portfolio managers on On Time Delivery, Risk Forecasts, and Project Gross Profit Erosion.
Prepares client and internal status reports to communicate cost status and document trends; uses document management protocols for storage and retrieval of project documentation.
Provides technical guidance and training to junior staff; mentors and may supervise junior engineers on project work.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree; • 5 years of related experience; Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required (travel frequency dependent on duties and project demands).
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience managing construction projects; • Extensive Earned Value Management (EVM) experience with budgets and schedules for large projects; • Proficiency in Primavera P6 for developing and managing complex schedules.
Job Details
Job Title:
Senior Project Controls Specialist (Remote Options)
Group:
COR
Employment Type:
Regular
Pay Range Minimum:
$89,336
Pay Range Maximum:
$147,389
Additional Compensation:
All bonuses discretionary
Work Location Options:
Fully Remote or Hybrid
Vaccination/Background:
Background checks and drug testing may be required where applicable
Massachusetts Applicants:
Relevant state disclosure on lie detector tests
Travel:
20%
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No
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.
Why CDM Smith? Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)
Join Us CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job Site Location United States - Nationwide
Additional Details
Agency Disclaimer:
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement to receive payment.
Amount of Travel Required:
20%
Assignment Category:
Fulltime-Regular
Experience/Eligibility:
Domestic and/or international travel may be required
Background Check:
Required where applicable; criminal history may affect employment
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CDM Smith is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support construction projects across various locations in the U.S. This role offers the chance to contribute to impactful infrastructure initiatives while working with a dynamic and collaborative team. The Senior Project Controls Specialist supports project delivery teams by developing moderately to highly complex schedule and cost baselines, collecting and analyzing monthly schedule and cost data, identifying variances, and assisting in root cause analysis. The specialist ensures that risk reserves are accurately maintained and integrated into financial forecasts and communicates this information through standardized reports to relevant stakeholders. Additionally, the role supports the implementation of financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques. The specialist collaborates closely with project team members and various levels of management, while adhering to all safety protocols.
Responsibilities
Gathers project progress information from project managers and project team members to update and monitor projects of moderate to high complexity; evaluates and updates data regarding schedule dates, physical percent complete, resource requirements, subcontractor commitments, and project accruals.
Reviews schedule progress and productivity of resources; develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates project costs and updates requirements as required.
Monitors progress of project deliverables and actual expenditures versus forecasts; performs performance reporting for a portfolio of projects or programs using Earned Value Management (EVM).
Performs financial analyses including variance, risk, and profit/loss analyses; prepares non-routine financial reports and documents the impact of project changes on cost/schedule baselines.
Manages Project Managers' portfolios and projects on an international scale.
Develops and documents project planning considerations and objectives, scope and milestones for moderate to high complexity projects; maintains integrated critical path schedules in accordance with contract specifications.
Evaluates early warning signals and recommends resource realignments to maintain project execution.
Generates and analyzes earned value reports and discusses observations with the project manager; conducts portfolio analysis and reviews findings with portfolio managers on On Time Delivery, Risk Forecasts, and Project Gross Profit Erosion.
Prepares client and internal status reports to communicate cost status and document trends; uses document management protocols for storage and retrieval of project documentation.
Provides technical guidance and training to junior staff; mentors and may supervise junior engineers on project work.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree; • 5 years of related experience; Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required (travel frequency dependent on duties and project demands).
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience managing construction projects; • Extensive Earned Value Management (EVM) experience with budgets and schedules for large projects; • Proficiency in Primavera P6 for developing and managing complex schedules.
Job Details
Job Title:
Senior Project Controls Specialist (Remote Options)
Group:
COR
Employment Type:
Regular
Pay Range Minimum:
$89,336
Pay Range Maximum:
$147,389
Additional Compensation:
All bonuses discretionary
Work Location Options:
Fully Remote or Hybrid
Vaccination/Background:
Background checks and drug testing may be required where applicable
Massachusetts Applicants:
Relevant state disclosure on lie detector tests
Travel:
20%
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No
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.
Why CDM Smith? Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)
Join Us CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job Site Location United States - Nationwide
Additional Details
Agency Disclaimer:
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement to receive payment.
Amount of Travel Required:
20%
Assignment Category:
Fulltime-Regular
Experience/Eligibility:
Domestic and/or international travel may be required
Background Check:
Required where applicable; criminal history may affect employment
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