CASE STUDY

FOSTERING NEXT GEN TALENT

CM Solutions, a project controls consulting firm, keeps major construction projects on track. We helped CM Solutions create a skill development academy to foster a pipeline of professionals. Now, CM Solutions delivers its development programs to prepare interns and entry-level consultants for careers in project controls.

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At a Glance

CM Solutions’ Project Controls Academy equips early-career professionals with the skills and structure to succeed in complex projects. The scalable framework strengthens organizational capability and supports long-term workforce growth.

Services

Change Management

Framework Development

Competency Modeling

System implementation

Curriculum Development

Assessment Design

Industry

Consulting

Technology

P6

Excel

Outlook

BACKGROUND

CM Solutions, a project controls consulting firm, faced a growing shortage of skilled professionals as retirements accelerated and entry-level opportunities in the industry remained scarce. To address this gap, the firm partnered with Elevos to create the Scheduler Academy—a comprehensive program designed to build an in-house pipeline of talent. The academy standardized training processes, developed effective instructional materials, and established a scalable framework for ongoing skill development. Through a blend of remote learning and hands-on mentorship, the program enhanced training and assessment practices, ensuring employees across regions could access consistent, high-quality development opportunities. As a result, CM Solutions strengthened its ability to attract, engage, and retain emerging professionals while expanding organizational capacity to deliver high-quality services to clients.

BY THE NUMBERS

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Technical and professional skills

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Technical and professional skills

18

Technical and professional

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Technical and professional skills

KEY ACTIVITIES

  • We created competency models to identify the technical and professional skills necessary for success. This laid the foundation for integrating critical skills across cohesive training, mentorship, and evaluation processes.

  • We designed streamlined training processes for the Scheduler Academy, which enhanced productivity and reduced inefficiencies. By standardizing training development, delivery, feedback, and maintenance processes, we ensured high-quality training across all cohorts.

  • We employed agile and waterfall project management techniques to implement the Scheduler Academy. We adapted our approach to meet CM Solutions' unique culture, roles, and subject matter expertise.

  • We guided CM Solutions through the adoption of the program by its trainers, managers, and executives. Our approach minimized operational disruptions and ensured a smooth handoff from our team to theirs.

  • We grew the skills of new hires through a tailored developmental program. We guided CM Solutions' experts through facilitating group discussions, reviewing practice exercises, and delivering realistic simulations.

  • We coached and mentored emerging professionals to help define their career goals. Our team met one-on-one with program participants to understand their needs and personalize their experiences.

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