Project Controls Specialist

Project Controls Specialist

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 industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you'll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.

HDR is looking for a Project Control Specialist in our Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem office. In the role of Project Controls Specialist, we'll count on you to:

• Establish work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Develop and maintain complex project schedules for various phases of the project.
• Coordinate with necessary team members.
• Develop and monitor project metrics.
• Participate in project coordination meetings.
• Conduct project site visits, if applicable.
• Conduct schedule baseline and schedule update reviews.
• Develop cost estimates.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in project controls work on engineering and construction projects, including planning, estimating, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, schedule control, and project reports, local candidates are preferred.
• Certifications (one or more): PSP, PMP, PE, CM, EVP, PMI-SP.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• The capability to actively progress knowledge in the areas of: oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and leadership skills, coordination and prioritization of multiple long and short-term tasks, 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.

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 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.

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte. Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem. Industry: Industrial. Schedule: Full-time. Employee Status: Regular. Business Class: Oil Gas and Chemicals. Job Posting: May 7, 2026. At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.