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.
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in program controls for medium-sized projects, ensuring alignment with objectives, mitigating risks, and fostering collaboration among teams to drive success and transparency in progra...
2 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Elevate program success by overseeing controls for medium-sized projects, ensuring alignment with objectives, mitigating risks, and fostering collaboration among teams to achieve strategic goals and m...
2 days ago
Project Controls Manager - EPC
$122K - $179K *
Elevate project success by leading controls management, ensuring accurate cost, schedule, and performance metrics. Collaborate with teams to drive compliance, risk evaluation, and effective reporting...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $130K *
Lead the charge in project controls management, overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and team development while ensuring successful project execution and stakeholder satisfaction across multipl...
Yesterday
Project Controls Manager, Document Controls
$153K - $230K *
Empower project success by leading document controls for a major aviation program. Utilize your e-Builder expertise to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and ensure compliance, driving efficienc...
1 week ago
Project Controls Manager - Real Estate Construction
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading project controls for large-scale construction initiatives. Drive accuracy in cost and schedule management, interface with stakeholders, and deliver insightful reporting to...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing project controls by managing a high-performing team, implementing best practices, and ensuring project alignment with strategic goals to enhance efficiency and mitigate r...
6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing project controls practices and policies. Lead training initiatives, support project teams, and ensure compliance with operational guidelines while fostering a...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to drive project management excellence across regulated industries. Leverage your skills in budgeting, forecasting, and control systems to ensure successful project delivery and in...
4 weeks ago
Project Controls Manager | Mission Critical
$110K - $130K *
Lead project controls initiatives in mission-critical environments, managing cost, scheduling, and performance analysis. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success while providing guidan...
Yesterday
Project Controls Manager - Airport
$149K - $212K *
Unlock project potential by leading project controls for a major capital initiative, providing in-depth cost, schedule, and risk analysis through all project phases to ensure streamlined delivery and...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by leading project controls for complex initiatives. Drive financial performance, scheduling, and risk management across diverse projects while collaborating with cross-functional...
Yesterday
Project Controls Manager (00612)
$125K - $178K *
Advance project delivery by leading project controls functions, ensuring effective cost management, scheduling, and risk analysis. Collaborate with teams to drive performance and continuous improvemen...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform project outcomes by leading the Project Controls function, ensuring effective cost management, scheduling, and performance analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategi...
Yesterday
$80K - $100K *
Lead project accounting functions, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting for a significant project or program. Collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver financial analysis, budgeting, clie...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead strategic cost management initiatives across multi-project programs, ensuring alignment with objectives and effective stakeholder collaboration. Drive disciplined execution and informed decision...
5 days ago
$125K - $135K *
Unlock potential by leading project controls for a diverse portfolio of high-impact initiatives. Oversee planning, budgeting, and risk management while ensuring compliance in secure environments. Driv...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Project Controls and Scheduling Manager
$102K - $153K *
Transform project outcomes by managing complex schedules for large-scale water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource planning, risk management, and del...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in project controls for complex engineering projects, driving cost, schedule, and performance management. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver accurate insights, mitigate risks, a...
Yesterday
$78K - $98K *
Drive project success by managing financials, scheduling, and risk. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and deliver accurate reporting, while enhancing project performance through effective ch...
1 week ago
$90K - $150K *
Drive pre-construction management and client relationships to ensure project success. Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and compliance while collaborating with superintendents to deliver high-quality res...
Reposted today
$95K - $115K *
Join our Project Controls team to manage program cost projections, oversee billing processes, and lead change management while ensuring project health through strong reporting and scheduling practices...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$130K - $205K *
Oversee the integrated controls system for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring cost and schedule data alignment. Analyze performance metrics, validate contractor submissions, and coordinate...
6 days ago
$130K - $205K *
Join a team focused on delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, overseeing critical integration of cost, schedule, and risk. Be a key player in optimizing program performance and driving succes...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $205K *
Contribute to the success of large infrastructure projects by overseeing integrated cost, schedule, and risk controls. Analyze performance and recommend corrective actions while collaborating with var...
3 weeks ago
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.