Project Controls Specialist
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Job overview
HDR, Inc. is hiring a Project Controls Specialist. The Project Controls Specialist supports project controls activities for Project Managers, Program Managers, and Project Controls leadership. This role focuses on maintaining, analyzing, and reporting project cost and schedule information to support informed decision-making. The position emphasizes technical accuracy, consistency, and disciplined controls execution within defined procedures, and is non-supervisory. It involves implementing and enforcing program-wide project controls practices.
Key focus areas include Support comprehensive project and program controls frameworks, Enforce controls procedures aligned with owner and regulatory requirements, and Serve as advisor on program health and performance.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/G.E.D. and 5-20 Years Experience. Important skills include Oral Communication, Leadership Skills, Coordination, Analytical Abilities, and Problem-Solving Abilities. Preferred (not required): Primavera P6, Document Controls, Interpersonal Skills, and Organizational Skills.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
5 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
Overview
The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for project controls activities in support of Project Managers, Program Managers, and Project Controls leadership. The role focuses on supporting, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting project cost and schedule information to support informed decision making. This position is non supervisory and emphasizes technical accuracy, consistency, and disciplined controls execution within defined procedures. Role Purpose The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting, implementing, and enforcing program-wide project controls practices that enable scope, schedule, budget, and risk performance across capital programs. The role partners closely with Program Managers, Project Managers, Owners, Finance, Procurement, Design, Construction, and Operations to provide transparent, decision-ready information.
Primary Responsibilities:
Support (establish) comprehensive project and program controls frameworks
Enforce controls procedures aligned with owner and regulatory requirements
Serve as advisor on program health and performance
Develop and maintain CPM schedules using Primavera P6
Establish WBS structures for complex, phased programs
Understand critical and float path analysis
Manage budgets, forecasts, ETCs, and EACs
Implement cost controls and performance measurement
Manage formal change and risk processes
Ensure integration of cost, schedule, risk, and scope
Produce executive dashboards and reports
Support quality control/quality assurance audits and compliance reporting
Support PMIS platforms common across the AEC industry
Manage document control systems and associated workflows
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or a related field.
5+ years of experience supporting project controls functions on capital or infrastructure projects.
Workinglevel proficiency with Primavera P6.
Document Controls experience
Strong interpersonal skills and "can-do" attitude.
Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow on multiple simultaneous projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites
Ability to prioritize completing demands for your time in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to self-manage work and collaborate effectively with a team from different locations at all organizational levels.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Willingness to travel when required
Experience with PMIS software (eBuilder, ProCore, QuickBase, InEight, Kahua, PMWeb, etc.)
Familiar with variation of project controls role using various delivery methods including traditional design bid build (DBB), design-build (DB), EPCm, progressive design build (PDB), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and/or construction management at-risk (CMAR).
Account for facility operational constraints such as work windows, facility access restrictions, and phasing requirements.
Assist with tracking schedule and cost impacts related to operations and regulatory requirements
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
The capability to actively progress knowledge in the areas of:
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal and leadership skills
Coordination and prioritization of multiple long and short-term tasks
Organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location:United States-Kentucky-Lexington
Industry:Aviation
Schedule:Full-time
Employee Status:Regular
BusinessClass:Project Controls
Job Posting:Jul 20, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, s exual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.
CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.
At HDR, health and safety matters.
For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.
If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
192856
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