Sr Project Controls Specialist

DPR Construction; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction seeks an experienced professional to provide advanced cost and schedule management for complex construction projects. You will analyze data, forecast outcomes, and track performance to guide project teams by adhering to DPR’s project controls standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 6–8 years in construction cost/schedule management, with CCP preferred. This role offers opportunities for mentorship and impact across projects at DPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in construction cost and schedule management.
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the preparation and maintenance of cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and schedule updates.
• Analyzes performance trends and develops reports highlighting variances and risks.
• Supports change management, including review and validation of cost and schedule impacts.
• Facilitates coordination between estimating, procurement, and project management to maintain cost accuracy.
• Updates and maintains cost databases and benchmarking tools for continuous improvement.
• Provides training and mentorship to junior project controls staff.
• Supports monthly progress and performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Cost control

Schedule management

Forecasting

Reporting

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Provides advanced support in cost and schedule management for construction projects. Performs detailed data analysis, forecasting, and performance tracking to identify trends and variances. Advises project teams on corrective actions and ensures compliance with DPR’s project controls standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the preparation and maintenance of cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and schedule updates.
• Analyzes performance trends and develops reports highlighting key variances and risks.
• Supports change management, including review and validation of cost and schedule impacts.
• Facilitates coordination between estimating, procurement, and project management teams to maintain cost accuracy.
• Update and maintains cost databases and benchmarking tools for continuous improvement.
• Provides training and mentorship to junior project controls staff.
• Supports preparation and review of monthly progress and performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

6–8 years of experience in construction cost and schedule management required.

Certifications and Licenses

Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or equivalent certification preferred.

About DPR

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen.

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Our Team

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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