Project Controls Manager

HDR, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership culture

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead cost control, scheduling and variance analysis on major infrastructure projects. You will partner with designers, contractors and client teams to enforce project controls, develop KPIs, and drive timely decisions.

HDR values an employee-owned culture and offers comprehensive benefits and relocation support. Join HDR to influence project outcomes and contribute to a company that prioritizes collaboration, safety and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of project controls experience on engineering/construction projects.
• Ability to manage proposals, contracts and client relationships for large EPC projects.
• Strong scheduling and cost control capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with designers, contractors, inspectors and third parties to identify and resolve scope and pricing variances.
• Establish a procedural framework for reporting and reconciling variances.
• Manage adherence to project controls practices, including change and records management.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and report to project and program staff and client.
• Set up coordination meetings and lead cross-functional collaboration.
• Review change documentation for compliance with procedures and contracts.

Skills

Decision making

Leadership

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

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

• Bachelor's degree
• 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 decision-making skills
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

{Irvine, Long Beach and Los Angeles}: $149,247- $245,192 {San Diego}: $142,758- $234,531

Primary Location:United States-California-Irvine Other Locations:United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Riverside 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 are an Affiantative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.