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?

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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.

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. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter,



more connected transportation networks.

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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

- Be an active team member reporting to the Project Controls Technology Manager, Project Manager or other Project Leadership as Directed
- Lead client efforts to modernize program and project controls through automated, data-driven tools that provide real-time visibility across reporting, scheduling, cost, and risk management ecosystems.
- Architect and maintain predictive project metrics, automated business intelligence dashboards, and cloud-based collaboration portals to deliver actionable insights and unified status communication to management teams.
- Partner with multiple Project Managers to break down data silos and align schedules, budgets, and change controls across multidisciplinary, agile teams.
- Actively champion data literacy and technology adoption, leading project controls topics and demonstrating dashboard capabilities during coordination meetings.
- Leverage industry awareness of scheduling methodology within Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or modern cloud scheduling platforms, integrating their datasets into enterprise BI tools (such as Power BI or Tableau) for advanced portfolio analysis.
- Monitor, forecast,



and report on cost expenditures and cash flow trends using automated cost engineering platforms, while streamlining payment application and invoice validation workflows

Preferred Qualifications
- Core Industry Experience: 2+ years of progressive project controls experience within the engineering or construction or capital projects industry.
- Basic understanding of connecting to data and use softwares such as of Tableau, Asite, Kahua, Autodesk Forma, QuickBase, Aurigo or Microsoft SuiteBI
- Hands-on proficiency across the complete project lifecycle, including advanced planning, parametric estimating, forecasting, Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, and Earned Value Management (EVM) cost control.
- Advanced Data Engineering: Practical experience building automated data pipelines and ETL processes using Power Query and Power Automate to streamline project management data streams.
- Deep understanding of project control frameworks from recognized authorities such as AACE International (e.g., Total Cost Management) or the Project Management Institute (PMI).
- A robust passion for continuous learning and a proven ability to evaluate, adopt, and deploy emerging project management technologies and software.
- Strong foundational leadership skills with a track record of driving accountability, guiding project teams, and presenting technical insights clearly to stakeholders.
- Preferred Certifications: Holding or actively pursuing industry-standard credentials, such as: - Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) (Updated from the retired MCSA: BI Reporting)
- Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) or Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
- PMI: Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

📌 Project Controls Technology Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 HDR
📍 Toronto