Project Controls Manager Jobs

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.

What Does a Project Controls Manager Do?

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.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

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.

Industries and Career Opportunities

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.

Find Project Controls Manager Jobs on Ladders

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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$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team in managing project lifecycles by applying proven methodologies. You will lead diverse project teams, enhance client satisfaction, and promote continuous improvement while driving...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that drives project success across the Mid-Atlantic, leading diverse teams, ensuring exceptional outcomes through mentorship and collaboration, while maintaining high standards of quality...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Transform the museum experience by managing a high-profile exhibit project. Collaborate with a dynamic team to oversee planning, deinstallation, and reinstallation, ensuring excellence in cultural pro...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of electric distribution by coordinating large capital program execution. Lead diverse teams and drive project delivery while ensuring safety and quality standards are met across mult...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering industrial electrical projects, combining project management and customer engagement. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, efficient execution while building strong cli...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead field execution of Asset Integrity projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across multiple industrial sites. Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve program go...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Analyze and oversee project schedules, ensuring timely updates and performance tracking. Collaborate with teams to monitor costs and resource utilization while adhering to industry standards and inter...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer project success by leading integrated controls activities, forecasting, and risk management to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery while enhancing operational excellence through contin...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project delivery through expert management of cost control, planning, scheduling, and risk assessments. Lead initiatives to enhance the Project Controls function while fostering team developm...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex digital and AI programs, ensuring alignment between client goals and cross-functional teams while driving delivery excellence and strategic communication throughout...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead project management initiatives in the electrical power distribution sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success from order entry to delivery, enhancing customer sati...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead project management initiatives in the electrical power distribution sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success from order entry to delivery, enhancing customer sati...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $140K *

Lead project delivery for high-visibility data center power projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and serving as the primary client contact to ensu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence by leading large-scale data center construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and high-quality standards from planning through execution and closeout, while me...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead electrical construction projects, ensuring compliance and fostering strong client relationships. Leverage your expertise to drive project success and mentor emerging talent...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Join us in leading electrical construction projects, ensuring compliance and fostering strong client relationships. This role demands a disciplined professional with a proven track record in managing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's pivotal in executing large-scale electrical projects, ensuring compliance and fostering strong client relationships. Leverage your expertise to lead project management efforts and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$315K - $330K *

Join a team that's driving successful project delivery for complex infrastructure initiatives. Provide senior-level construction leadership, ensuring alignment across stakeholders while managing risks...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $140K *

Take ownership of project management for real estate initiatives, guiding projects from conception to completion. Collaborate with clients to develop plans, manage resources, and ensure quality delive...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading high-impact construction projects, managing diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and compliance with design standards. Drive project success through str...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$149K - $187K *

Unlock potential by leading complex industrial construction projects, ensuring safety, and managing finances while building strong stakeholder relationships to drive project success...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver comprehensive project management solutions, guiding real estate projects from initiation to completion. Collaborate with clients to define scope, manage resources, and ensure data integrity wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $170K *

Engineer and oversee construction activities for a major infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and budget standards. Lead a team in managing logistics, contract administrat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$86K - $129K *

Transform customer project delivery by leading initiatives from order to completion. Manage timelines, enhance stakeholder relationships, and ensure quality outcomes in a dynamic environment while dri...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $185K *

Join a team that drives transformative change in client organizations, leveraging technology to enhance project delivery and planning strategies. You'll cultivate relationships, ensure client success...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Project Controls Manager do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    You can explore Project Controls Manager listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.