Project Controls Manager

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HDR is providing PM/CM services for the Los Angeles World Airports ATMP Landside Improvements Project. The project will deliver critical improvements to the roadways, streets, and thoroughfares in and around the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) campus. HDR will assist with the management of projects throughout the design, preconstruction, and construction phases, from inception to closeout. HDR is proud to lead a strong team of world-class professionals to sculpt this project that is a key part of the infrastructure transformation ahead of the 2028 Olympics and will serve millions of travelers and Angelenos for decades to come.

In the role of Project Controls Manager, we'll count on you to :

Manage control teams across the full range of project control activities including scope, cost, schedule, resource, change and risk in performing or overseeing the following:

Be responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments of project team members

Mentor and develop junior staff in project controls systems and best practices

Create an environment for team member growth, cohesiveness, productivity, recognition, and accountability while successfully meeting project objectives

Develop and maintain good communications with client contacts on tasks and projects

Support project management through development of cost and schedule baselines, status updates, progress and performance evaluation, variation analysis and change management, forecast to complete, and project reports

Work with functional managers to ensure the proper resource management plan is in place

Prepare monthly analysis and reports on financials, expenditures, progress, commitments, budget performance and schedule performance

Anticipate complex internal and external project control issues with impact on the organization

Planning & Scheduling

Work closely with management and business leaders to create project scope and objectives

Generate critical milestones for the construction stage for inclusion in tender documents through detailed discussions with the Project Manager

Implement float-based prioritization in scheduling

Analyze project schedules and updates - advanced skills in Primavera P6 and schedule quality analysis

Assist in coordinating engineering and construction activities in conjunction with overall project schedule requirements

Estimating, Bid/Proposal Oversight

Oversee cost estimating functions such as independent cost estimating, and contractor style cost estimates produced by an estimating team

Receive and qualifies subcontractor proposals

Evaluate bids and negotiations up to award and contract execution

Cost/Budget Control

Evaluate manpower, labor hour, and labor cost requirements versus budget limitations

Contract Admin

Oversee setup, maintenance and closing of contracts

Collaborate with multiple integrated product development teams through Preliminary Design, Detail Design, and Verification and Validation

Integration

Collaborate closely with project delivery teams, both client and internal, to integrate all time, cost and quality information

Manage project cost and schedule through Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Risk Management

Lead in the effort to perform cost and schedule risk analysis

Identify and log risks and mitigation strategies.

Develop risk reports through Monte Carlo simulations and resulting probability and tornado curves

Document Controls

Works with the project management team in developing the document control framework, process and procedures and maintaining project records in file folders by functional role.

Preferred Qualifications

BS or BA in Cost Management, Engineering, Project Management, Accounting or Finance, or related field and at least 3 years of experience as Project Controls Manager

Have technical knowledge and have led projects within a technical/engineering environment

15+ years experience in a leadership role managing project controls for large infrastructure projects

Must have working knowledge of project controls and scheduling software for the construction/infrastructure industry

Large project experience with a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously a plus

Critical thinker and problem solver

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Working knowledge of web-based project management systems, SharePoint and PowerBI

Certifications in project management, cost and scheduling a plus

Significant technical expertise within Project Controls notable track record of excellence in delivering complex major programs of a technical nature

Required Qualifications

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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Los Angeles, Long Beach, Irvine: $145,000 - $237,000 Primary Location: United States-California-Los Angeles Other Locations: United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Long Beach Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Project Controls Job Posting: May 13, 2025