Project Controls Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project controls is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Los Angeles. The role involves managing project control activities, mentoring staff, and ensuring effective communication with clients. Candidates should have extensive experience in project controls, particularly in large infrastructure projects, and possess strong leadership and analytical skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant projects that impact the community and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in project controls on engineering and construction projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage control teams across project control activities including scope, cost, and schedule.
• Prepare monthly analysis and reports on financials and project performance.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams to integrate time, cost, and quality information.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

BS or BA in Cost Management, Engineering, Project Management, Accounting or Finance

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerBI

SharePoint

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?

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.

HDR is providing PM/CM services for the Los Angeles World Airports ATMP Landside Improvements Project.The project will deliver critical improvements to the roadways, streets, and thoroughfares in and around the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) campus. HDR will assist with the management of projects throughout the design, preconstruction, and construction phases, from inception to closeout. HDR is proud to lead a strong team of world-class professionals to sculpt this project that is a key part of the infrastructure transformation ahead of the 2028 Olympics and will serve millions of travelers and Angelenos for decades to come.

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

• Manage control teams across the full range of project control activities including scope, cost, schedule, resource, change and risk in performing or overseeing the following:
  • Be responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments of project team members
  • Mentor and develop junior staff in project controls systems and best practices
  • Create an environment for team member growth, cohesiveness, productivity, recognition, and accountability while successfully meeting project objectives
  • Develop and maintain good communications with client contacts on tasks and projects
  • Support project management through development of cost and schedule baselines, status updates, progress and performance evaluation, variation analysis and change management, forecast to complete, and project reports
  • Work with functional managers to ensure the proper resource management plan is in place
  • Prepare monthly analysis and reports on financials, expenditures, progress, commitments, budget performance and schedule performance
• Anticipate complex internal and external project control issues with impact on the organization

Planning & Scheduling

• Work closely with management and business leaders to create project scope and objectives
• Generate critical milestones for the construction stage for inclusion in tender documents through detailed discussions with the Project Manager
• Analyze project schedules and updates – advanced skills in Primavera P6 and schedule quality analysis
• Assist in coordinating engineering and construction activities in conjunction with overall project schedule requirements
• Oversee cost estimating functions such as independent cost estimating, and contractor style cost estimates produced by an estimating team
• Receive and qualifies subcontractor proposals
• Evaluate bids and negotiations up to award and contract execution

Cost/Budget Control

• Evaluate manpower, labor hour, and labor cost requirements versus budget limitations

Contract Admin

• Oversee setup, maintenance and closing of contracts
• Collaborate with multiple integrated product development teams through Preliminary Design, Detail Design, and Verification and Validation

Integration

• Collaborate closely with project delivery teams, both client and internal, to integrate all time, cost and quality information
• Manage project cost and schedule through Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Lead in the effort to perform cost and schedule risk analysis
• Identify and log risks and mitigation strategies.
• Develop risk reports through Monte Carlo simulations and resulting probability and tornado curves

Document Controls

• Works with the project management team in developing the document control framework, process and procedures and maintaining project records in file folders by functional role.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or BA in Cost Management, Engineering, Project Management, Accounting or Finance, or related field and at least 3 years of experience as Project Controls Manager
• Have technical knowledge and have led projects within a technical/engineering environment
• 15+ years experience in a leadership role managing project controls for large infrastructure projects
• Must have working knowledge of project controls and scheduling software for the construction/infrastructure industry
• Large project experience with a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously a plus
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of web-based project management systems, SharePoint and PowerBI
• Certifications in project management, cost and scheduling a plus
• Significant technical expertise within Project Controls notable track record of excellence in delivering complex major programs of a technical nature

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years' 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

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.

Primary Location

Other Locations

Other Locations

: United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Long Beach

Industry

: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Project Controls

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 13, 2025

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

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

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