Project Controls Manager

HDR; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 143,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR in Rosemont, IL is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead and enforce project controls practices, manage change and records, and partner with designers, contractors and inspectors to resolve variances in scope and pricing.

You will develop and monitor KPIs, set up coordination meetings across business groups, and establish schedules, forecasts and cost-control procedures to support major highway, bridge and rail projects across the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and related certifications preferred.
• 7+ years of project controls experience on engineering/construction projects.
• Experience with cost, scheduling and change control processes.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enforce project controls practices for change management and records management.
• Collaborate with designers, contractors, inspectors and third parties to identify and resolve variances in scope and pricing.
• Develop and monitor KPIs; establish reporting procedures and tools; lead coordination meetings across groups.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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.

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.

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

• 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.) {Rosemont, IL}: $142,758.00 - $203,940.00

Primary Location:United States-Illinois-Rosemont

Industry:Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Project Controls

Job Posting:Aug 5, 2026

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