Sr Project Controls Specialist

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:
Provides advanced support in cost and schedule management for construction projects. Performs detailed data analysis, forecasting, and performance tracking to identify trends and variances. Advises project teams on corrective actions and ensures compliance with DPR’s project controls standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Leads the preparation and maintenance of cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and schedule updates.
Analyzes performance trends and develops reports highlighting key variances and risks.
Supports change management, including review and validation of cost and schedule impacts.
Facilitates coordination between estimating, procurement, and project management teams to maintain cost accuracy.
Update and maintains cost databases and benchmarking tools for continuous improvement.
Provides training and mentorship to junior project controls staff.
Supports preparation and review of monthly progress and performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
6–8 years of experience in construction cost and schedule management required.

Certifications and Licenses:
Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or equivalent certification preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.