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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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 organisation 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.

In the role of Project Controls Specialist, we'll count on you in the following key areas:

Project Scheduling:Develop and manage project schedules and narratives based on production and estimate information from project personnel including engineers and project managers.Develop and maintain project cost information, including budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecast and explanation of variancesUtilise Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other scheduling software to perform in-depth analysis of project schedules (to include cost / resource loaded schedules), review delay claims for time entitlement and assist in resolution of project disputesIndependently review, analyse, and report on baseline schedules, monthly schedule updates, and time impact (entitlement) analyses Report on findings and assist the client with the negotiation of time extensionsEnsure project planning and schedule standards are implemented and that all project-related activities complyIdentify and report the impact of performed and delayed work by updating the project-approved schedule and financial reporting programs.Assist in the preparation and negotiation of Change Orders and additional workDevelop Time Impact Analyses in the support of Change Order requests / reviewsProject Controls:Develop / implement project dashboards and collaboration sites to support monitoring and status communication to the project/program management teamCollaboratively resolve review comments with other scheduling staff, contractors, and clientPerform quality control review of project control reports and verify timely executionReview the accuracy of progress measurement and earned value reportingUtilise a procedural framework and tools for preparing, reporting, and recording variancesFollow appropriate internal control safeguards to ensure consistent reporting of accurate informationTake part in project control meetings with the project teamGeneral:Assist in maintaining effective relationships with internal and external clientsProactively seek collaboration and cooperationSatisfactorily respond to client needs and prioritiesPerform other duties as needed
Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or Business.Demonstrated experience in major transport design and/or construction projects experience including planning, estimating, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, schedule control, and project reportsAbility to interpret construction schedulesRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree
The capability to actively progress knowledge in the areas of:Oral and written communication skillsInterpersonal and leadership skillsCoordination and prioritization of multiple long and short-term tasksOrganizational, analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAn 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.