Project Controls Specialist

HDR; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Omaha, Nebraska is looking for a Project Controls professional to lead and manage complex project schedules and coordinate with team members effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of project controls experience in engineering and construction projects.

You will be responsible for developing project metrics, conducting site visits, and collaborating with architects and engineers to produce high-quality outcomes. HDR prides itself on an inclusive employee-owned culture, fostering collaboration and community impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project controls on engineering and construction projects.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex project schedules.
• Coordinate with necessary team members on projects.
• Conduct project site visits when applicable.

Skills

Project controls work

Planning

Estimating

Forecasting

Schedule control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Bachelor's degree

Job description

HDR is committed to an inclusive, employee-owned culture where every individual is valued and empowered to contribute authentically. HDR believes architecture is about delivering solutions to societal challenges and strengthening communities. In HDR’s Architecture practice, you will contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world, working with architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in project controls work on engineering and construction projects (or equivalent), preferably 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.

Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha  |  Industry: Architecture  |  Schedule: Full-time  |  Employee Status: Regular  |  BusinessClass: Project Controls

Job Posting: Jul 1, 2026

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. More information: https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer