Project Controls Manager

HDR, Inc.; Irvine (CA); In loco; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

HDR is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Irvine, CA to provide leadership across planning, estimating, scheduling, cost control and reporting for complex infrastructure projects. The role partners with designers, contractors and clients to ensure alignment with contract requirements and project goals.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of project controls experience, strong communication, and an ability to drive collaboration across teams while upholding HDR's employee-owned culture.

Competenze

• 7+ years of project controls experience on engineering and construction projects.
• 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.
• 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.

Mansioni

• Partner with designers, contractors, inspectors and other third-party entities to proactively identify, communicate and resolve scope and pricing variances
• Establish a procedural framework for preparing, reporting and reconciling variances, including developing and/or enhancing reporting procedures and tools
• Manage and enforce adherence to project controls practices and procedures, including change management and records management
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators and report to project and program staff and client
• Proactively seek collaboration and cooperation
• Set up and lead coordination meetings
• Review project change documentation and ensure compliance with change procedures and contract specifications
• Establish project schedules, forecast and cost controls procedures
• Perform other duties as needed
• Interpret drawings and specifications to extract scope quantities

Conoscenze

Project controls

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Scheduling

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering or related field

Strumenti

CPE

CEP

PSP

EVP

PMI-SP

PMP

CCM

PRMP

DRMP

CFCC

PE

MCSA: BI Reporting

Descrizione del lavoro

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?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

In the role of Project Controls Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Partner with designers, contractors, inspectors and other third-party entities to proactively identify, communicate and resolve scope and pricing variances
• Establish a procedural framework for preparing, reporting and reconciling variances, including developing and/or enhancing reporting procedures and tools
• Manage and enforce adherence to project controls practices and procedures, including change management and records management
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators and report to project and program staff and client
• Proactively seek collaboration and cooperation
• Set up and lead coordination meetings

Review project change documentation and ensure compliance with change procedures and contract specifications

Establish project schedules, forecast and cost controls procedures

Perform other duties as needed

Interpret drawings and specifications to extract scope quantities

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, engineering or related field
• Experience supporting infrastructure/ transportation (roadway, bridge, transit) construction projects
• Certifications (one or more): CPE, CEP, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, CCM, PRMP, DRMP, CFCC, PE, MCSA: BI Reporting
• Ability to interpret construction schedules

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.

Primary Location

United States-California-Irvine

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Project Controls

Job Posting

Oct 16, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.