Project Controls Specialist
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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? Watch 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 seeking a highly motivated Project Control professional to join our Transit Market Sector. This position involves providing project control support to our transit clients in Northern California. The individual will work directly in client offices to assist with project control needs and address client requirements. Strong skills in Primavera P6 and prior experience with various transit capital projects are essential for this role. An on-site presence at client offices will be required, and hiring will be contingent upon client approval. The ideal candidate should have experience working with transit agencies in California and North America. Experience with agencies such as Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), and Caltrain is highly desirable.

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

• Development and maintenance of multiple, concurrent detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 scheduling software.
• Generate master integrated schedule reports from Enterprise P6
• Provide schedule updates for Monthly and Quarterly project reporting.
• Development of standardized procedures and templates for schedule development, updates, & quality control
• Assistance with implementation, quality control, or training related to standardized procedures.
• Support Project Managers to plan project changes and to baseline or re-baseline the project schedule as needed.
• Participate in lessons learned and risk reviews with project teams
• Participate in quality assurance reviews of other Project Control reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Primavera P6 Enterprise
• Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel. Visio, etc.)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate clearly and concisely
• Excellent interpersonal skills when working with others
• Knowledge of working with cost control and financial analysis
• Familiarity with EcoSys, Microsoft Project
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in project controls work on engineering and construction projects, including planning, estimating, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, schedule control, and project reports
• Minimum three days working at client site

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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

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. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $94,325.00 - $134,750.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Primary Location: United States-California-Oakland Other Locations: United States-California-Walnut Creek Industry: Transit Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Project Controls Job Posting: Jul 29, 2025