Flex Staff Project Controls (Scheduler)

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Company Overview Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/resources/videos/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 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 #LI-LP2 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. Driving Requirements An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. 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 p...