Senior Transportation Project Controller

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Accountant in Irvine, California. You will perform detailed project cost analysis, budgeting, and invoicing within a collaborative, employee-owned firm focused on transportation solutions.

You will mentor junior staff and coordinate cross-functional project controls to ensure accurate cost reporting and compliance. Join HDR to contribute to resilient mobility infrastructure and gain visibility across a broad portfolio of highway, rail, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience; an advanced degree may offset years of experience.
• Understands the scope of work to sufficiently build and status schedules, cost plans, spend plans, within a variety of project controls tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and collaborate with various managers in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed analysis and reporting on project or program status within an established system of project controls
• Be responsible for analysis, developing and reporting associated with various project controls duties such as cost control and earned value management (EVM)
• Work autonomously on client invoicing, collections management and project budgeting
• Accurately contract documentation, administration and maintenance, including fee and budget entry
• Work with project personnel to provide timely contract performance data and resolve financial issues
• Coordinate the project accounting system within the department and ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Supervise and mentor junior project accountants as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Word

Outlook

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Accountant in Irvine, California. You will perform detailed project cost analysis, budgeting, and invoicing within a collaborative, employee-owned firm focused on transportation solutions.

You will mentor junior staff and coordinate cross-functional project controls to ensure accurate cost reporting and compliance. Join HDR to contribute to resilient mobility infrastructure and gain visibility across a broad portfolio of highway, rail, and