Project Controls Technology Specialist

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Controls Technology Specialist to drive efficiencies in project management through technology solutions. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, with strong analytical skills to enhance project outcomes. Join us in shaping a collaborative environment that empowers employee-owners to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project controls experience in engineering and construction.
• Understanding of Power Query and Power Automate.
• Experience with cost management and project reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support proactive program and project controls efforts related to reporting and risk management.
• Develop and monitor project metrics and dashboards.
• Utilize project schedules and provide training on project controls tools.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Project management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in project construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft 365 applications

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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HDR is currently seeking a Project Controls Technology Specialist to develop and integrate technology solution and project controls methodologies to enhance project efficiency and success.

Who You Are

You are a dedicated and forward-thinking professional who thrives in leveraging technology to optimize project management and controls processes. Your analytical mindset, coupled with your passion for process improvement allows you to play a pivotal role in ensuring project success through the integration of cutting-edge tools and methodologies. You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to streamline processes, optimize resource allocation, and enhance project outcomes. This role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, utilizing advanced project controls tools, and analyzing data to provide valuable insights that drive informed decision-making, seamlessly integrating advanced technology and project controls methodologies to optimize project performance.

By implementing and managing project controls systems, tools, and software, this role will ensure efficient monitoring of project parameters like costs, schedules, and quality, while leveraging data analysis to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, they develop and maintain accurate project schedules, manage costs, and contribute to risk mitigation strategies. Additionally, they provide training, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement, all aimed at enhancing project outcomes through the strategic use of technology-driven insights.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Project Controls Technology Specialist, we will count on you to:

• Support our clients’ proactive efforts related to program and project controls, including but not limited to reporting, scheduling, cost, and risk management, using tools that provide visibility
• Develop and monitor project metrics, develop dashboards and collaboration sites to assist with project/program schedule monitoring and status communication to project/program management teams
• Work with multiple Project Managers and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams
• Actively participate and spearhead project controls related topics at project coordination meetings
• Utilize project schedules in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software and leverage their data in dashboard reporting
• Perform other duties as needed
• Cost control duties could include monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, reporting on cost expenditures, trends, processing payment applications/invoices
• Perform other duties as needed
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years project controls experience in the engineering and construction industry, including planning, estimating, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, schedule control, and project reporting
• Leadership skills
• Understanding of scheduling
• Understanding of Power Query and Power Automate
• Understanding of industry best practices
• Desire to learn new software and processes
• Experience with cost management and cost control
• Experience with QuickBase preferred
• Certifications: MCSA: BI Reporting
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in project construction management, engineering, or technology field
• Introductory experience and aptitude in business data management, processes, analysis
• Motivated self-starter and ability to think creatively
• Introductory skill set to include working with Microsoft 365 applications such as SharePoint Online, Excel, power Automate, Forms, Teams or Power BI
• Experience with converting business requirements into technical specifications and decide the timeline to accomplish tasks
• Strong decision-making skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long- and short-term tasks simultaneously
• Strong 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.

Primary Location:

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Other Locations:

United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville

Industry:

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Project Controls

Job Posting:

Jun 2, 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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