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Executive Project Controller Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

HDR

Project Manager

Pennington, NJ · On-site

Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project ... Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

HDR

Project Manager

Pennington, NJ

Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project ... Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Urban Engineers, Inc

Controller (51850)

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

The Controller serves as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership, providing timely ... Strong understanding of FAR overhead, project accounting, and indirect cost allocations. * Advanced ...

Urban Engineers

Controller (51850)

Philadelphia, PA · Hybrid

The Controller serves as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership, providing timely ... Strong understanding of FAR overhead, project accounting, and indirect cost allocations. * Advanced ...

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How much do executive project controller jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive project controller in Philadelphia, PA is $106,390.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,800.00 and $125,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Project Controller vs Project Coordinator?

AspectExecutive Project ControllerProject Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires PMP, PMI certifications, or equivalentOften requires a bachelor's degree in project management or related field
Work EnvironmentWorks in senior project management, overseeing multiple projects or portfoliosSupports project teams with administrative and coordination tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, construction, engineering, and IT sectorsCommon in various industries for project support roles

The Executive Project Controller focuses on high-level oversight, budgeting, and strategic project management, often requiring advanced certifications. In contrast, a Project Coordinator handles day-to-day administrative tasks, ensuring project activities run smoothly. While both roles are essential, the Executive Project Controller operates at a higher strategic level within the project management hierarchy.

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Infographic showing various Executive Project Controller job openings in Philadelphia, PA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,390 per year, or $51.1 per hour.

Project Manager

HDR

Pennington, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

HDR rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 450 rated engineering

Job description

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:' https://www.hdrinc.com/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.
In the role of Project Manager, we'll count on you to:
  • Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine projects
  • Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance team throughout entire project's development
  • Establish client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
  • Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance
  • Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff
  • Coordinate workload through entire project development, and ensure completion of documents on schedule
  • Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule
  • Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed
  • Build and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities in collaboration with market sector leadership including client prospecting, meeting coordination, events and conferences, client follow-up, and ongoing relationship support to drive repeat work and expand existing accounts.
  • Contribute to pursuit strategy and proposal development, partnering with technical teams, marketing, and leadership to craft compelling win themes, qualifications, and tailored project approaches aligned with client needs.
  • Collaborate with leadership team to develop, support, manage and lead client management and business development strategies, integrating efforts across market sectors and geographies
  • Identify and drive early-stage opportunities through capture planning, competitive analysis, and development of winning pursuit strategies
  • Coordinate teaming approaches, evaluating, and partnering with sub-consultants and aligning internal stakeholders
  • Lead and develop RFP/Qs, Task Orders, and on-call pursuit execution, including proposal readiness, serving as pursuit leader for key AE IDIQs, and improving win rates through post-pursuit analysis
  • Strengthen client relationships and market intelligence by conducting research, sharing insights, and aligning strategies with leadership, client managers, and project teams
  • Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications
  • A license/certification related to the Architecture, Engineering or Construction Industry
  • PMP certification
  • Experience in advancing digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projects
  • Local candidates preferred

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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 7 years related experience
  • A minimum of 2 years project management experience
  • Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
  • 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.

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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1917

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