Project Controls Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee project control teams and ensure effective management of project costs and schedules. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls for large infrastructure projects and strong leadership skills. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure improvements in Los Angeles, particularly ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in project controls on engineering and construction projects.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing control teams across scope, cost, schedule, resource, change, and risk activities.
• Creating critical milestones for construction in tender documents.
• Preparing monthly financial and performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational

Analytical

Communication

Education

BS or BA in relevant fields

Tools

Primavera P6

Project controls software

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 role within our organization contributes to our ability to make a positive difference globally. 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. This project will deliver critical improvements to roadways, streets, and thoroughfares around LAX. HDR will manage projects through design, preconstruction, and construction phases, from inception to closeout. We are proud to lead a team of world-class professionals to shape this project, which is a key part of the infrastructure transformation ahead of the 2028 Olympics, serving millions of travelers and residents for decades to come.

In the role of Project Controls Manager, you'll be responsible for:

1. Managing control teams across scope, cost, schedule, resource, change, and risk activities, including:

• Interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating project team assignments
• Mentoring and developing junior staff in project controls systems and best practices
• Creating an environment for team growth, cohesiveness, productivity, recognition, and accountability
• Developing and maintaining communication with client contacts
• Supporting project management with cost and schedule baselines, status updates, performance evaluations, variation analysis, change management, forecasts, and reports
• Ensuring proper resource management with functional managers
• Preparing monthly financial and performance reports

Anticipating complex project control issues impacting the organization

Planning & Scheduling:

• Collaborating with management to define project scope and objectives
• Creating critical milestones for construction in tender documents
• Analyzing project schedules with advanced Primavera P6 skills
• Coordinating engineering and construction activities with overall schedule requirements
• Overseeing cost estimating functions and evaluating bids

Cost/Budget Control:

• Evaluating manpower and labor costs against budgets

Contract Administration:

• Managing contract setup, maintenance, and closure
• Collaborating with project teams through various design phases

Integration:

• Working closely with delivery teams to integrate project data
• Managing project costs and schedules using EVMS
• Leading cost and schedule risk analysis, including Monte Carlo simulations

Document Controls:

• Developing and maintaining document control processes and project records

Preferred Qualifications include a BS or BA in relevant fields, 15+ years of leadership in project controls for large infrastructure projects, proficiency with project controls software, and certifications in project management, cost, and scheduling.

Required Qualifications: A minimum of 10 years' experience in project controls on engineering and construction projects, with strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills, and a commitment to our inclusive, employee-owned culture.

Our Values and Culture: We believe in building on each other's experiences to make great things possible. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment through our Employee Network Groups, fostering a sense of belonging and support for all employees.

Locations & Additional Details

Primary Location: Irvine, CA or Long Beach, CA, United States

Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule: Full-time, Regular

Business Class: Project Controls

Job Posting Date: May 13, 2025

We are committed to employment equity and are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of criminal history.

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