Project Controls Specialist

HDR, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Controls Specialist, where your expertise will help shape impactful projects. This role emphasizes collaboration and innovation, allowing you to establish complex project schedules and monitor metrics that drive success. With a focus on inclusivity and employee empowerment, you'll be part of a culture that values diverse perspectives. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary while making a difference in your community and beyond. If you're ready to contribute to meaningful projects and grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project controls experience in engineering and construction.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules and develop cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain complex project schedules.
• Develop and monitor project metrics and conduct site visits.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Organizational abilities

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

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 Specialist, we'll count on you to:

• Establish WBS, and develop and maintain complex project schedules for various phases of the project


• Coordinate with necessary team members


• Develop and monitor project metrics


• Participate in project coordination meetings


• Conduct project site visits if applicable


• Conduct schedule baseline and schedule update reviews


• Develop cost estimates


• Perform other duties as needed

Due to client contract requirements: US Citizenship - US naturalized citizen (foreign born) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering


• A minimum of 5 years' experience in project controls work on engineering and construction projects, including planning, estimating, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, schedule control, and project reports


• Certifications (one or more): PSP, PMP, PE, CM, EVP, PMI-SP, CST


• Ability to interpret construction schedules

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
  
• The capability to actively progress knowledge in the areas of:
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal and leadership skills
• Coordination and prioritization of multiple long and short-term tasks
• Organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• 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.

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 is $87,000 - $123,000 and 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.)

Primary Location:United States-California-Los Angeles

Other Locations:United States-California-Irvine

Industry:Power

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting:May 5, 2025