Project Controls Specialist

HDR•Lexington, KY

About The Position

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 an impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story. Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for project controls activities in support of Project Managers, Program Managers, and Project Controls leadership. The role focuses on supporting, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting project cost and schedule information to support informed decision making. This position is non supervisory and emphasizes technical accuracy, consistency, and disciplined controls execution within defined procedures. Role Purpose The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting, implementing, and enforcing program-wide project controls practices that enable scope, schedule, budget, and risk performance across capital programs. The role partners closely with Program Managers, Project Managers, Owners, Finance, Procurement, Design, Construction, and Operations to provide transparent, decision-ready information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
The capability to actively progress knowledge in the areas of: Oral and written communication skills, Interpersonal and leadership skills, Coordination and prioritization of multiple long and short-term tasks, Organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or a related field.
5+ years of experience supporting project controls functions on capital or infrastructure projects.
Working‑level proficiency with Primavera P6.
Document Controls experience
Strong interpersonal skills and “can-do” attitude.
Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow on multiple simultaneous projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites
Ability to prioritize completing demands for your time in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to self-manage work and collaborate effectively with a team from different locations at all organizational levels.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Willingness to travel when required
Experience with PMIS software (eBuilder, ProCore, QuickBase, InEight, Kahua, PMWeb, etc.)
Familiar with variation of project controls role using various delivery methods including traditional design bid build (DBB), design-build (DB), EPCm, progressive design build (PDB), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and/or construction management at-risk (CMAR).

Responsibilities

Support (establish) comprehensive project and program controls frameworks
Enforce controls procedures aligned with owner and regulatory requirements
Serve as advisor on program health and performance
Develop and maintain CPM schedules using Primavera P6
Establish WBS structures for complex, phased programs
Understand critical and float path analysis
Manage budgets, forecasts, ETCs, and EACs
Implement cost controls and performance measurement
Manage formal change and risk processes
Ensure integration of cost, schedule, risk, and scope
Produce executive dashboards and reports
Support quality control/quality assurance audits and compliance reporting
Support PMIS platforms common across the AEC industry
Manage document control systems and associated workflows
Account for facility operational constraints such as work windows, facility access restrictions, and phasing requirements.
Assist with tracking schedule and cost impacts related to operations and regulatory requirements