Strategic Project Controls Lead - Cost & Schedule

mydpr; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Richmond, VA is seeking a Project Controls professional to support cost, schedule, and progress tracking on construction projects. You will collect, organize, and analyze data to inform decisions and work with project managers to ensure compliance with DPR's procedures and tools.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in CM/engineering, 3-5 years in project controls or scheduling, CCP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 3-5 years of experience in construction project controls, cost management, or scheduling.
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in development and maintenance of project budgets, cost reports, and forecasts.
• Prepares progress updates and analyzes project performance against baselines.
• Collects and validates data from project teams to support accurate financial and schedule reporting.
• Supports cost change management, including tracking and updating budget adjustments.
• Coordinates with schedulers and cost managers to ensure consistency between time and cost data.
• Prepares documentation and reports to support monthly project reviews.
• Contributes to continuous improvement efforts and adoption of best practices in project controls.

Skills

Project controls

Cost management

Scheduling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Equivalent experience

Job description

DPR Construction in Richmond, VA is seeking a Project Controls professional to support cost, schedule, and progress tracking on construction projects. You will collect, organize, and analyze data to inform decisions and work with project managers to ensure compliance with DPR's procedures and tools.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in CM/engineering, 3-5 years in project controls or scheduling, CCP preferred.