Senior Project Controls Specialist

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Job Description

CDM Smith is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support services 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. This role involves 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 Senior Project Controls Specialist collaborates closely with project team members and various levels of management, while adhering to all safety protocols.

The successful final candidate:  

• Ensures compliance with internal procedures such as federal/government regulations. Gathers project progress information from project manager 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; 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. Conducts financial analysis including variance, risk and profit/loss analyses, etc. Performs non- routine analyses and prepares non-routine financial reports. Documents and assesses the impact of project changes on cost/schedule baselines.
• Manages Project Managers portfolios and projects on an international scale.
• For projects of moderate to high complexity, develops and documents project planning considerations and objectives, scope and milestones to incorporate into the schedule. Develops, maintains, and analyzes integrated critical path schedules for major projects and/or portfolio of projects in accordance with contract specifications. Evaluates and raises project early warning signals to project manager. Evaluates and recommends resource realignments to maintain project execution.
• Generates and analyzes earned value reports for moderately complex to highly complex projects and discusses any observations with the project manager. Performs portfolio analysis and reviews findings with portfolio managers with respect to On Time Delivery, Risk Forecasts, and Project Gross Profit Erosion etc. Evaluates project execution and impact of developing trends using prescribed methodologies to determine if project is proceeding within available resources and budget. Prepares client and internal status reports to communicate cost status and documents trends.
• Uses appropriate document management protocols to manage the storage and retrieval of project documentation.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.
• Performs other duties as required.

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Skills & Abilities

• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements and/or eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities as well as an understanding of project finance, accounting or business administration.
• Demonstrates the ability to independently plan and manage the detailed execution of a construction project by thoroughly interpreting and utilizing contact documents, architectural and engineering drawings, and technical specifications. This includes developing work breakdown structures, construction schedules, resources plans, and ensuring compliance with all project requirements and standards.
• Expert level knowledge of Enterprise Project Portfolio Management suite of tools (Primavera P6).
• Proficient in the use of Project Performance tools (EcoSys).
• Possesses excellent 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.

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. 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 managing service projects is highly desirable.
• Extensive Earned Value Management (EVM) experience, successfully managing budgets and schedules for large projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 with experience developing and managing complex project schedules for large-scale construction initiatives.

Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%
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 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.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Massachusetts Applicants

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Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Pay Range Max

USD $148,886.00
Pay Range Min

USD $90,230.00