Project Controls Specialist

HDR; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR seeks a Project Controls Specialist to support Transportation Business Group projects in the New York/New Jersey area. Responsibilities include developing complex project schedules, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with project controls practices. Ideal candidates hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have over five years of project controls experience, complemented by skills in leadership and organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time away and parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in project controls work.
• Familiarity with CPM and construction schedule fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret design and construction schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules for various phases.
• Monitor budget, schedule, and quality activities.
• Coordinate with project team members and conduct site visits.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal and leadership skills

Coordination and prioritization

Organizational abilities

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Construction Management Software

Job description

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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 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 has an opening for a Project Controls Specialist to provide support to our project teams in the delivery of Transportation Business Group projects in the New York/New Jersey Area. This role will partner with our Project Controls Manager and our Project Delivery Lead in monitoring and tracking scope, schedule, budget, and quality activities for projects.

Description:

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
• Develop and monitor project metrics, including budget, schedule and quality activities
• Coordinate with necessary team members
• Participate in project coordination meetings
• Conduct project site visits if applicable
• Conduct schedule baseline and schedule update reviews
• Develop staffing cost estimates
• 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
• Review project change documentation and ensure compliance with change procedures and contract specifications
• Establish project schedules, forecast and cost controls procedures
• Work with Project Manager, Accounting, Operational and Business Leadership for periodic project reviews
• Perform other duties as needed
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering or similar
• 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 design and construction schedules
• Construction schedule fundamentals (including CPM), progressively complex scheduling techniques as well as scheduling software including Primavera.
• Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft office suite software, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Construction Management Software.
• 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
• Preference is given to local candidates
  

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 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.) {New York}: $94,325 - $134,750 {New Jersey}: $90,552 - $129,360

Primary Location:

United States-New York-New York

Other Locations:

United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-New York-Tarrytown

Industry:

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Project Controls

Job Posting:

Jun 16, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

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