Project Controls Managers help organizations deliver complex projects on schedule and within budget. They lead the systems and processes used to plan work, monitor costs, track schedules, forecast outcomes, and communicate performance to project leaders and executives. Explore vetted Project Controls Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.
Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but commonly include developing project controls frameworks, maintaining integrated schedules, overseeing cost and progress reporting, analyzing variances, and identifying risks that could affect delivery. These managers work closely with project managers, finance teams, engineering groups, contractors, and senior stakeholders to support informed decisions throughout a project’s lifecycle.
Employers often look for experience with project planning and scheduling, cost management, forecasting, change control, earned value management, and risk analysis. Strong communication, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and leadership skills are valuable, along with familiarity with project controls software and reporting tools. Requirements may differ based on project size, sector, and organizational needs.
Project Controls Managers may find opportunities in construction, engineering, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, and other project-intensive fields. Senior roles can include responsibility for a portfolio, major capital programs, a project controls team, or enterprise-wide standards. Browse current Ladders listings to find roles that align with your background and career goals.
Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Project Controls Manager openings to compare opportunities, review role requirements, and take the next step toward a senior project management career.
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Transform project execution by leading cost, schedule, and change management. Cultivate talent, enforce safety, and promote training to ensure project success and operational excellence in a dynamic c...
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Tackle project management challenges by overseeing cost, schedule, and change orders. Lead a team to ensure safety and efficiency while driving project success through effective documentation and pers...
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Unlock your potential as you lead project controls, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence across complex projects. Collaborate with teams to drive performance and foster a high-impact environm...
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Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in project controls, overseeing planning, cost management, and risk assessment. Lead a skilled team to ensure projects meet financial and performance goals w...
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Pioneer project success by leading controls management, overseeing planning, cost, and risk assessment. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely, budget-compliant project delivery while fostering a hig...
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Champion project success by overseeing controls, planning, and cost management. Lead a team to ensure timely, budget-compliant project delivery while collaborating with stakeholders to drive continuou...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing project delivery through effective controls. Oversee planning, cost management, and risk assessment while leading a skilled team to ensure projects meet budge...
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Drive project success by leading project controls, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and mitigate risks across complex projects while foster...
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Empower project success by leading a team in project controls, overseeing planning, cost management, and risk assessment. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely, budget-compliant project deliv...
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Unlock potential by leading project controls for complex projects. Oversee planning, cost management, and risk assessment while mentoring a team to ensure timely, budget-compliant project delivery in...
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Lead project controls initiatives, overseeing planning, cost management, and risk assessment. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely, budget-compliant project delivery while fostering a high-performa...
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Lead the charge in enhancing project controls processes and systems, ensuring project performance and adherence to standards. Mentor teams, identify risks, and drive improvements across operations for...
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Optimize project outcomes by leading cost control, scheduling, and estimating efforts. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure best value for clients while managing risks and fostering strong relatio...
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Lead project controls initiatives by managing costs, schedules, and risks. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success and client satisfaction while fostering strong relationships and dri...
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Lead project controls initiatives, ensuring cost management and schedule adherence while fostering strong client relationships and delivering excellence in the execution of construction projects...
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Lead the charge in project controls by managing costs, schedules, and stakeholder communications effectively while fostering a collaborative team environment for optimal project success...
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Contribute to impactful projects by leading cost control, scheduling, and estimating activities. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver best value while managing risks and fostering relationships w...
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Lead project controls for engineering and construction initiatives, establishing scheduling standards, validating progress, and analyzing critical paths to ensure timely project delivery and effective...
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Join a team that's driving project success by managing controls and performance processes for large construction projects. Leverage your expertise in cost, scheduling, and risk management to ensure ef...
5 days ago
$150K - $190K *
Join us to lead the Project Controls function for a major portfolio, driving strategic direction and governance while overseeing a distributed team to ensure successful project delivery and financial...
1 week ago
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Shape the future of project controls by leading a multi-year portfolio, establishing strategic direction, and enhancing governance and performance while guiding a distributed team to deliver impactful...
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Project Controls Manager - Data Centers
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Join a team that's dedicated to managing equipment data across complex data center projects. Oversee procurement to commissioning, ensuring data integrity and cross-functional coordination across team...
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Shape the future of project management by leading controls initiatives, guiding teams in budgeting, scheduling, and risk management, while ensuring project success through data analysis and strategic...
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Take ownership of project controls activities across complex capital and infrastructure projects. Lead cost management, scheduling, risk analysis, and reporting to ensure successful project delivery a...
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Lead program controls activities for medium-sized programs, ensuring alignment with objectives. Collaborate with project managers, mitigate risks, and maintain communication with stakeholders to drive...
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What does a Project Controls Manager do?
A Project Controls Manager oversees project planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, progress reporting, and risk monitoring. The role helps project teams understand performance and address issues that could affect budget, schedule, or delivery.
What qualifications are common for Project Controls Manager jobs?
Employers commonly seek relevant project controls experience, strong skills in scheduling and cost management, analytical and communication abilities, and familiarity with project management or reporting software. Specific education, certifications, and experience requirements vary by employer and industry.
Which industries hire Project Controls Managers?
Project Controls Managers work across industries with complex projects, including construction, engineering, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology.
How much do Project Controls Manager jobs pay?
Compensation varies by industry, location, project scope, and experience. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including eligible Project Controls Manager opportunities.
Where can I find Project Controls Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?
You can explore Project Controls Manager listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.