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Partnering with CMS
Whether or not we’re on your approved vendor list, there are multiple pathways to bring CMS on board. Our lean model is flexible, making it easy to navigate procurement and start seeing value quickly.
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Why Choose CMS?
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.
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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.
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Continuity You Can Count On
Our rapid, redundant deployment model means projects never stall - bench strength ensures seamless coverage through turnover, illness, or absence.
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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.
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Getting Started with CMS is Easier Than You Think
Pre-Approved Vendor Lists
CMS can often be added quickly through an internal review or by leveraging existing categories like consulting, project support, or risk management.
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Third-Party Staffing Firms
We partner with trusted staffing firms, allowing CMS to work under your approved procurement frameworks without delays.
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Subcontractor or Joint Proposals
When you’re working with a primary contractor or engineering firm, CMS can be embedded as a subcontractor or partner to provide the project controls expertise others don’t.
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Flexible Paths to Partnership
At CMS, we provide lean teams that make a big impact - which means we don’t always fit neatly into traditional preferred vendor categories. But that doesn’t mean we can’t work together. Common pathways include:
The important thing is to start the conversation early so procurement can be simple, fast, and aligned with your needs.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
Project controls provide a framework for planning, monitoring, and managing cost, schedule, scope, and risks to ensure project success. They integrate tools like scheduling, cost management, and performance reporting to keep projects on track. Let’s discuss how our tailored project controls approach can align with your project’s specific goals.
It starts with a no-obligation discovery call—an educational conversation to understand your project and goals. From there, CMS provides a clear assessment of where stronger project controls can add value and outlines a practical plan tailored to your needs.
Yes. CMS is execution-first: embedded, independent controls that change outcomes day-to-day (not slideware).
We implement proactive scheduling, critical path analysis, and risk mitigation strategies to minimize delays. Regular progress reviews and contingency planning keep timelines tight. We’d be happy to assess your project’s schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies.
CMS embeds seasoned project controls specialists inside your team to install day-to-day cost, schedule, and risk discipline—we sharpen your team, not replace it. You get independent accountability and decision-grade visibility while your people remain in control.
By acting as a neutral layer of accountability—transparent, independent reporting that preserves healthy dynamics while enforcing standards.
Documented outcomes: up to 13¢ saved per project dollar, 95% of projects improve schedule adherence within 90 days, and a track record of award-recognized execution.
CMS works across many capital-intensive sectors including Oil & Gas, Renewable, Public Sector Infrastructure, Chemical, Biomass, Mining, Commercial, and Nuclear.
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.