Project Controls Manager

Project Controls Manager

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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility.

The Project Controls Manager 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.

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

• 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
• Establish project schedules, forecast and cost controls procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• 10 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).
• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• A 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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Industry: Aviation

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Project Controls

Job Posting: Aug 19, 2026