Flex Staff Project Controls (Scheduler)

Job Description Job Duties: Develop, update, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems to ensure alignment with contract and corporate requirements. Prepare cost and schedule estimates, analyze trends, and provide accurate accruals, earned value, and variance reports. Establish and monitor project baselines for cost and schedule; identify variances and recommend corrective actions to maintain project goals. Support the development and management of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and ensure accurate progress reporting. Conduct detailed cost and schedule risk analyses, identifying potential impacts to budget and performance metrics. Prepare and present regular project performance reports, including KPIs, forecasts, and variance explanations, to internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate closely with project managers, estimators, and field teams to track progress, control expenditures, and manage change orders. Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and all applicable agency or contractual reporting requirements. Support audits, data validation, and documentation to ensure transparency and traceability in cost and schedule reporting. Continuously evaluate project control processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. 5 years of relevant 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 with large Federal construction quality programs. Skills & Abilities U.S. citizenship is required for this position. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable federal background investigation. Strong understanding of government budgeting, reporting requirements, FAR, CAS, and contract administration is critical. Expertise in accounting, cost estimating, budgeting, and financial analysis. Strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work. Skill in using scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, etc.) and techniques to develop and analyze project schedules. Excellent attention to detail. Familiar and comfortable to work on computers/tablets/phones. Strong writing and oral communication skills. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders. Good interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners. Driving Requirements An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. Amount of Travel Required 100% 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 It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Pay Range Min USD $76,440.00 Pay Range Max USD $159,432.00 Visa Sponsorship Available No—we will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr CDM Smith