Project Controls Specialist

Overview

The Project Controls Specialist supports project managers, program managers, and project controls leadership in project controls activities by maintaining, analyzing, and reporting project cost and schedule information to support informed decision making. The role is non‑supervisory and emphasizes technical accuracy, consistency, and disciplined controls execution within defined procedures.

• Support (establish) comprehensive project and program controls frameworks
• Enforce controls procedures aligned with owner and regulatory requirements
• Serve as advisor on program health and performance
• Develop and maintain CPM schedules using Primavera P6
• Establish WBS structures for complex, phased programs
• Understand critical and float path analysis
• Manage budgets, forecasts, ETCs, and EACs
• Implement cost controls and performance measurement
• Manage formal change and risk processes
• Ensure integration of cost, schedule, risk, and scope
• Produce executive dashboards and reports
• Support quality control/quality assurance audits and compliance reporting
• Support PMIS platforms common across the AEC industry
• Manage document control systems and associated workflows

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• 5+ 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, Pro Core, Quick Base, 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

• Bachelor's degree
• 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

Primary

Location:

United States – Kentucky – Lexington

Industry: Aviation

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Project Controls

Job Posting: May 5, 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.