Project Controls Manager

HDR•Seattle, WA

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 our impact on the world? 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. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around 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. HDR is looking for a Project Controls Manager to join our team. The primary role of this position is to develop and maintain project controls practices on assigned projects with the goal to meet scope, schedule, and budget performance. This role will work alongside the Program and Project Managers to establish project controls approaches for projects and partner with project leadership to actively monitor project performance and identify deficiencies. This role will primarily support projects in HDR’s transportation business group (e.g. transit, highways, and local agency) but will also support projects across HDR’s other services lines (water, building engineering services, and resources). This role is expected to play a central role in project and program delivery assessing the project’s health and KPIs. Depending on the size of the project or program, this role will coordinate with other project controls specialists for schedule, cost, risk, earned value, document control, and PMIS (Project Management Information System).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 10 years' 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
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, accounting, business administration or closely related fields.
10+ years working knowledge of and proficient at project controls and scheduling software packages such as Primavera P6, and Microsoft Projects.
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).
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 competing 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
Experience with additional PMIS software (eBuilder, ProCore, QuickBase, InEight, Kahua, PMWeb, etc.) strongly desired.
Previous experience in implementing PMIS and dashboard reporting for a program or organization.
Experience with Deltek Acumen Fuse, Schedule Validator, TILOS or other 4D scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

Develop project controls processes and procedures for assigned programs/projects to set up a framework to manage scope, budget and schedule. The workstreams under project controls include schedule management, cost management, change management, risk management, and document management
Coordinate with Project and Program Managers to develop tools to implement project controls plan for projects and programs
Collaborate with regional and corporate project controls director and business class lead for consistent project controls approach
Partner with designers, contractors, inspectors and other third-party entities to proactively identify, communicate and resolve scope, schedule, 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
Coordinate with teams regarding the interface with owner’s activities, permitting, real estate, engineering, construction and commissioning schedule
Develop earned value method and coordinates such system with schedule update
Communicate project status to project/program management regularly via formal meeting and reports
Assist project manager in monthly reporting
Interact with engineering discipline leads and construction managers to understand issues and conflicts impacting schedule
Establish cost control method for the assigned project or program
Support Project and Program Managers in preparing and implementing change management procedure
Work closely with the PMIS team to recommend technology solutions to manage data and information that the program will receive, generate, analyze, consume and communicate to stakeholders
Perform other duties as needed