Project Controls Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead and enforce project controls across highway and bridge projects in the United States. You will partner with designers, contractors, inspectors and clients to ensure schedules, costs and change management are tightly controlled.

Preferred candidates have 7+ years in project controls, PMI-SP/PMP or similar, Primavera proficiency, and the ability to develop construction schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, engineering or related field.
• Certifications (one or more): CPE, CEP, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, CCM, PRMP, DRMP, CFCC, PE, MCSA: BI Reporting
• Proficiency in Primavera or other scheduling software
• Experience with cost and resource loaded schedules
• Ability to develop and interpret construction schedules
• Preference given to local candidates
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available

Responsibilities

• Manage and enforce adherence to project controls practices and procedures.
• Partner with designers, contractors, inspectors and third parties to identify, communicate and resolve variances.
• Establish a procedural framework for preparing, reporting and reconciling variances, including developing reporting tools.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators and report to project staff and clients.
• Lead coordination meetings across business groups and with stakeholders.
• Review project change documentation for compliance with procedures and contract specs, and establish project schedules and cost controls.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost control

Forecasting

Estimating

Project reporting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Certifications (CPE, CEP, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, CCM, PRMP, DRMP, CFCC, PE, MCSA: BI Reporting)

Tools

Primavera

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?

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around 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.

As a project controls professional are you looking for a new "home" where your employer’s values are aligned with yours? Are you interested in a company that is diverse and inclusive and takes extraordinary efforts to create high performance teams and has a strong local presence supported by national experts in Highway, Bridge and other related/unrelated markets? Are you interested in a company that provides you with opportunities to work on transformational projects throughout the US and is 100-percent employee owned with full transparency of financial results and a solid record of performance year-to-year? If you answered yes to any of these questions, HDR may be a new home for you.

As a Project Controls Manager your primary focus will be to manage and enforce adherence to the project controls practices and procedures related to both change management and records management. You will be required to partner with designers, contractors, inspectors and other third-party entities to proactively identify, communicate and resolve variances related to both scope and pricing. You will also be responsible for establishing a procedural framework for preparing, reporting and reconciling variances, including developing and/or enhancing reporting procedures and tools. The successful candidate be required to develop and monitor key performance indicators and report to both project staff and clients. You will also be asked to proactively seek collaboration and cooperation across business groups and to set up and lead coordination meetings. Other responsibilities include reviewing project change documentation to ensure compliance with change procedures and contract specifications along with establishing project schedules, forecast and other cost controls procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Construction, engineering or related field

Certifications (one or more): CPE, CEP, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, CCM, PRMP, DRMP, CFCC, PE, MCSA: BI Reporting

Proficiency in using Primavera, and/or other scheduling software

Experience with cost and resource loaded schedules

Ability to develop and interpret construction schedules

Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in project controls work on engineering and construction projects, including planning, estimating, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, schedule control, and project reports
• Ability to manage proposal preparation, contract review and negotiation, client relationship and win strategy for medium to large EPC Projects
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long- and short-term tasks simultaneously
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• 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.

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.

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Project Controls

Job Posting

Aug 5, 2026

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