Manager, Project Controls - Scheduling

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Job Description:

CDM Smith is seeking a Manager of Project Controls who will lead a scheduling team in the planning, development, monitoring, and analysis of project schedules for complex infrastructure projects. Drives scheduling excellence through the implementation of standardized tools, processes, and best practices; oversees the growth and development of scheduling personnel; and provides expert guidance on schedule forecasting, critical path management, delay analysis, progress measurement, and recovery planning. Partners with project managers and clients to support successful project delivery through effective schedule management.

The ideal candidate:

• Establishes and implements schedule performance metrics, reporting standards, and forecasting methodologies.
• Develops and maintains protocols for schedule documentation, data management, and project record retention.
• Ensures compliance with contractual scheduling requirements, project controls standards, and client expectations.
• Provides executive-level schedule reporting and performance insights to project and business leaders.
• Leads the development and implementation of scheduling processes, procedures, and best practices for major projects and programs.
• Oversees the creation, maintenance, and review of baseline schedules, resource-loaded schedules, critical path analyses, and recovery schedules.
• Establishes and maintains standardized Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and scheduling frameworks.
• Serves as a technical advisor to project managers and clients on schedule development, risk identification, schedule optimization, and project execution strategies.
• Supports proposal development by providing scheduling expertise and project planning input.

• Oversees the periodic schedule update process across projects and programs.
• Reviews and audits schedules to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with established standards.
• Performs schedule variance analysis, trend analysis, critical path assessments, and delay evaluations.
• Develops forecasting methodologies and recommends corrective actions to improve project performance.
• Leads investigations into schedule impacts and supports schedule recovery and mitigation planning.

• Leads and manages the day-to-day activities of scheduling staff across projects and programs.
• Maximizes utilization of scheduling resources and aligns staff assignments with project needs.
• Recruits, develops, mentors, and evaluates scheduling professionals.
• Provides performance feedback, supports career development, and oversees training initiatives.
• Approves PTO requests and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Skills & Abilities:

• Expertise in project management methodology including project planning, control and assurance methodologies, and general finance and accounting concepts and practices. (From the Senior Project Scheduler JD)
• Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities as well as an understanding construction practices. (From the Senior Project Scheduler JD)
• Excellent communication, teamwork, presentation, organizational, supervisory and planning skills required.
• Experience working with diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels of an organization to extract informational needs and translate into detailed requirements and deliverables.
• Proven ability to work in dynamic, multi-tasking, national and international environments.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large teams of Project Controls Specialists handling complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to direct, train and mentor staff.
• Highly skilled at analyzing issues, thinking strategically, providing direction, and creative solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• PMP or PgMP certification required.

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:

• Expert level knowledge of Primavera P6
• Experience working within the AEC industries.
• Water/Wastewater project experience.
• Progressive Design Build and/or CMAR contract experience.
• Management of multiple large-scale projects ($100M - $500M).
• Project Cost Controls and Earned Value Management Experience.

Amount of Travel Required: 50% Driving Requirements : An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. 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. Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Pay Range Min: USD $122,595.00 Pay Range Max: USD $214,510.00 Visa Sponsorship Available : No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position