Senior Transportation Project Controller

HDR; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Accountant in Irvine to lead project controls, budgeting and invoicing. You will analyze schedules, costs and contracts, ensuring accuracy and on-time reporting for complex transportation programs.

Join a collaborative, employee-owned culture with mentoring responsibilities and cross-functional teamwork to deliver resilient mobility solutions across California.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple managers.
• Experience supervising financial professionals is beneficial.
• Proven ability to manage confidential information and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report project status using project controls and EVM.
• Manage client invoicing, collections, and project budgeting.
• Maintain contract documentation and budgeting entries.
• Coordinate accounting systems and ensure contractual compliance.
• Support project management with risk, schedule and cost insights.
• Mentor junior accountants and collaborate with technical staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

People management

Education

Associate degree in a closely related field

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Accountant in Irvine to lead project controls, budgeting and invoicing. You will analyze schedules, costs and contracts, ensuring accuracy and on-time reporting for complex transportation programs.

Join a collaborative, employee-owned culture with mentoring responsibilities and cross-functional teamwork to deliver resilient mobility solutions across California.