Project Controls Area Lead

About the role

We are seeking a Project Controls Area Lead to join our team. This role plays a crucial part in shaping the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Responsibilities

• Host lunch and learns, organizational meetings, support general awareness initiatives of project controls
• Support business group, market sector, or other needs the area has of project controls as area first point of contact
• Represent the area to the region and national leadership, able to take direction from the leadership back down to the area
• Awareness of the 6 service lines within Project Controls, ability to support project planning efforts on how to align services, options, and strategy
• Build future project controls leaders and identify development opportunities for staff
• Maintain work on specific projects to include:
• Partner with designers, contractors, inspectors and other third-party entities to proactively identify, communicate and resolve scope and pricing variances
• Establish a procedural framework for preparing, reporting and reconciling variances, including developing and/or enhancing reporting procedures and tools
• Manage and enforce adherence to project controls practices and procedures, including change management and records management
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators and report to project and program staff and client
• Proactively seek collaboration and cooperation
• Set up and lead coordination meetings
• Review project change documentation and ensure compliance with change procedures and contract specifications
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Construction, engineering or related field; Certifications (one or more): CPE, CEP, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, CCM, PRMP, DRMP, CFCC, PE, MCSA: BI Reporting; Ability to interpret construction schedules
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; Minimum of 7 years of experience in project controls work on engineering and construction projects, including planning, estimating, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, schedule control, and project reports; Ability to manage proposal preparation, contract review and negotiation, client relationship and win strategy for medium to large EPC Projects; Strong decision-making skills; Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long- and short-term tasks simultaneously; Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities; Strong oral and written communication skills

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Pay

The salary range for this position is TBD based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is full-time.

Business Class

Project Controls

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Our Commitment

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. Our eight Employee Network Groups help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.