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?
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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.
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.
In the role of Project Controls Technology Specialist, we'll count on you to:
- Support our clients' proactive efforts related to program and project controls, including but not limited to reporting, scheduling, cost, and risk management, using tools that provide visibility
- Develop and monitor project metrics, develop dashboards and collaboration sites to assist with project/program schedule monitoring and status communication to project/program management teams
- Work with multiple Project Managers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams
- Actively participate and spearhead project controls related topics at project coordination meetings
- Utilize project schedules in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software and leverage their data in dashboard reporting
- Cost control duties could include monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, reporting on cost expenditures, trends, processing payment applications/invoices
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of 2 years project controls experience in the engineering and construction industry, including planning, estimating, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, schedule control, and project reporting
- Leadership skills
- Understanding of scheduling
- Understanding of Power Query and Power Automate
- Understanding of industry best practices
- Desire to learn new software and processes
- Experience with Quickbase Systems
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in project construction management, engineering, or technology field
- Introductory experience and aptitude in business data management, processes, analysis
- Motivated self-starter and ability to think creatively
- Introductory skill set to include working with Microsoft 365 applications such as SharePoint Online, Excel, power Automate, Forms, Teams or Power BI
- Experience with converting business requirements into technical specifications and decide the timeline to accomplish tasks
- Strong decision-making skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple long- and short-term tasks simultaneously
- Strong 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
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 is $97,000 - $139,000 and 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.)
Primary Location
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United States-California-Los Angeles
Industry
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Transit
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Project Controls
Job Posting
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Apr 29, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Apr 30, 2026