Keeping Projects Honest
CMS embeds with your team to enforce accountability and surface risks early. Our entry diagnostics are guaranteed to uncover savings beyond their fee, with controls that turn blind spots into savings and stability.
When projects fall behind, costs overrun, and schedules slip… control is lost.
In complex projects, small blind spots quickly become big problems
CMS was built to stop that.
For 40 years we’ve partnered with energy, infrastructure, and industrial leaders as their embedded project controls team. Our job is simple: protect cost, schedule, and scope with disciplined controls that keep projects honest.
We don’t replace your people - we sharpen them. CMS integrates seasoned project controls specialists directly into your team, surfacing risks early, keeping vendors honest, and giving leadership decision-grade visibility. The result: projects that stay on budget, on schedule, and on track for success. Every single time, guaranteed.
Embedded Experts
Seasoned project controls specialists integrate directly with your team - on-site or remote - adding structure and accountability without the overhead of a bloated consultancy.
Independent Oversight
We act as a neutral layer of accountability, surfacing blind spots vendors miss and giving leadership transparent, data-driven visibility you can trust.
Continuity You Can Count On
Our resilient deployment model means projects never stall - bench strength ensures seamless coverage through turnover, illness, or absence.
Proven ROI
CMS is designed to pay for itself. Clients have saved up to 13¢ on every project dollar and achieved a 400% increase in on-time delivery with our embedded controls.
CMS makes projects more predictable, more efficient, and more successful - by embedding practical project controls where they matter most.
Our Clear Path to Project Success
Projects can be complex, but your path to success shouldn’t be. CMS uses a proven step-by-step process to reduce risk, control costs, and keep schedules on track - so you can move forward with confidence.
Step 1.
Book a Call
A 30 minute chat. We’ll learn about your project and recommend the right starting point - whether that’s a Health Assessment, a Check Estimate, or a Schedule Analysis.
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Step 2.
Get a Clear Roadmap
CMS creates a clear plan of action. We identify risks, strengthen schedules, and design the custom plan that will keep costs and timelines under control.
Step 3.
Embed the Experts
Our seasoned project controls specialists integrate directly with your team. Instead of outside consultants, you rapidly gain embedded experts who keep projects steady and moving forward.
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Step 4.
See Measurable Results
The CMS model delivers results you can measure - not just promises.
Looking to strengthen your project, or unsure where to start? Book a no-obligation call and we'll show you the best path forward.
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“Their project controls expert became a trusted part of our team and helped reduce weekly cost variance by 18%.”
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CMS is a pleasure to work with. We have multiple EPCs / Designers for our projects so CMS provides a consistent approach for our estimates. We use a staged gate approval process so having professional estimates adds credibility to our budget requests.
CMS has consistently delivered exceptional support for our cost estimating needs. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and deep expertise make them a highly reliable partner. We greatly value their contributions and look forward to continuing our collaboration.
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Working with CMS has been a game-changer for our Projects and Engineering Services team. Their unwavering professionalism, deep technical expertise, and proactive project controls have consistently elevated our execution standards across the board. From early phase estimating and planning to detailed engineering and cost control, CMS has demonstrated exceptional capability in managing complex project portfolios. Their integration into our workflows—especially in areas like risk management, scheduling, and performance tracking—has brought clarity, precision, and confidence to our decision-making processes.
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$1B+
Capital Projects Optimized
Across energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
200+
Non-control Related Critical Issues
Identified and resolved while we had eyes on the project.
95%
Of Projects Improved Schedule Adherence
within the first 90 days of working with CMS.
How CMS Delivers Project Controls That Work
Estimating
Independent cost validation that gives you confidence in your numbers. We identify risks, challenge assumptions, and ensure budgets are built on facts - not opinions.
View Estimating ServicesPlanning
Front-end planning that aligns teams, vendors, and leadership around a shared path to execution. We help you move from objectives to actionable, achievable plans.
View Planning ServicesCost Reporting
Reliable cost control and reporting that keep leadership informed and projects accountable. We turn complex data into clarity so you can manage performance in real time
View Cost ReportingScheduling
Schedule development and oversight that bring structure, predictability, and confidence to every phase. We help you stay proactive—not reactive—on timelines.
View Scheduling ServicesPDRI
A structured readiness review that exposes blind spots early and builds leadership confidence before major commitments are made.
See MoreTurnarounds
Dedicated support for shutdowns and maintenance events where every hour counts. We bring control, visibility, and precision to high-stakes schedules.
See MoreCMS Is Right For You If…
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CMS is right for you if you’re managing high-stakes projects and want to avoid the pitfalls that derail them - cost overruns, slipped schedules, and risks that only surface when it’s too late. Our model was built to prevent those outcomes by providing project control services that keep projects on schedule and on budget.
No Blind Spots
You get unbiased visibility into your project - risks, delays, and hidden issues are identified early so they can be fixed before they cost you time and money.
No Missed Deadlines
CMS strengthens schedules and applies course corrections fast - so milestones are met and projects finish when they’re supposed to.
No Consultant Fluff
We don’t hand over a binder and disappear. CMS integrates directly with your team so you get execution and continuity - not confusion.
100% Risk-Free.
No commitment.
Ready to Take Control of Your Project?
Don’t wait for overruns or delays to surface. Whether you want a quick diagnostic or a deeper conversation, CMS makes it simple to take the first step toward projects that finish on time and on budget.
Request a PDRI
A fast, objective project health assessment that uncovers risks and inefficiencies - then delivers an actionable plan to get your project back on track.
Book a Consultation
Talk directly with our team about your project challenges. No pressure, no jargon - just clarity on where CMS can help.
Book ConsultationNot sure what’s best for you? Talk to a team member and we’ll talk you through it.