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.
Project Controls Manager and CPM Scheduler - Lake City Microgrid and CHP
$100K - $120K *
Transform project execution by developing and maintaining comprehensive CPM schedules, integrating multiple stakeholders, and ensuring timely updates to drive successful outcomes in large-scale indust...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential as a strategic leader overseeing project controls, coaching teams, ensuring adherence to standards, and driving operational excellence in complex projects while fostering collabo...
4 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Drive operational excellence by leading project controls for EPC energy projects. Establish frameworks, enhance tools, and build a high-performing team to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time...
1 week ago
Project Controls Manager (Wind Renewables Construction)
$120K - $160K *
Lead project controls implementation and training, ensuring effective management across multiple assignments while guiding teams in performance analysis and innovative solutions for cost and schedule...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$95K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team to drive excellence in project controls for a landmark infrastructure initiative. Leverage your expertise in scheduling, cost management, and stakeholder coordination to enhance mo...
Today
Program Controls Senior Manager
$110K - $130K *
Drive strategic program controls for complex projects, ensuring alignment with executive objectives. Lead cross-project coordination, risk analysis, and performance assessments while fostering a cultu...
2 days ago
Program Controls Senior Manager
$130K - $155K *
Lead strategic program controls for complex, large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with executive objectives. Drive integration across teams, conduct performance assessments, and foster a culture o...
6 days ago
Program Controls Senior Manager
$120K - $145K *
Transform large-scale programs by overseeing program controls, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and fostering seamless integration across projects. Lead teams to enhance efficiency, condu...
6 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Lead project controls services for major capital programs, ensuring strategic oversight of cost, schedule, and risk management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance project delivery and...
1 week ago
Project Controls Administrator
$82K - $113K *
Grow with us as you oversee project controls functions, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery of capital projects. Leverage your expertise in scheduling, cost analysis, and compliance to manage risks an...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of infrastructure development by leading project controls initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving performance improvements for successful proj...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's leading project controls efforts, ensuring compliance and accuracy in cost management. Leverage your expertise in estimating, forecasting, and reporting while contributing to large...
1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's committed to excellence in project execution, overseeing cost control and forecasting for large-scale utility programs. You'll support multiple projects, ensuring data integrity and...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Project Controls Manager (Wind Renewables Construction)
$120K - $160K *
Empower your career by leading project controls across diverse initiatives. Oversee training, analysis, and strategy to drive success and enhance performance while collaborating with stakeholders to a...
4 weeks ago
Project Controls Manager (Wind Renewables Construction)
$120K - $160K *
Accelerate progress at multiple projects by managing project controls practices, training personnel, and guiding project management on analysis and forecasting while ensuring effective communication a...
4 weeks ago
Project Controls Manager (Wind Renewables Construction)
$120K - $160K *
Unlock potential by leading project controls across operations, ensuring successful execution, training teams, and collaborating with stakeholders. Drive analysis and innovative solutions in cost mana...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's redefining project management in the oil and gas sector. Lead complex environmental projects, ensuring quality delivery and fostering client relationships while mentoring a dedicate...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Make your mark by leading construction projects in transportation, ensuring quality and adherence to contract requirements while managing a talented team and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Deliver technical leadership for major transportation projects across the Tennessee region. Collaborate with teams to ensure projects align with contractual and quality standards, oversee inspections...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Engage in overseeing construction projects from pre-construction to final acceptance, ensuring compliance with contracts and schedules. Utilize your leadership and technical skills to guide teams thro...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform project execution by utilizing your expertise in project controls and scheduling to guide teams in delivering high-quality results. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize cost and schedul...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Tackle complex project controls tasks, collaborating with teams to deliver accurate project costings, schedules, and reports, ensuring effective communication and management of project changes while f...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential as a Project Controls Specialist, supporting project managers with scheduling, budgeting, and earned value management. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success an...
3 days ago
Project Controls Manager - Power
$100K - $120K *
Champion project performance by collaborating with teams to implement SMS policies, analyze metrics, and drive continuous improvement across large-scale construction projects, ensuring effective risk...
1 week ago
Project Controls Manager - Power
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project performance through effective controls and compliance. Collaborate across business units to implement best practices, drive continuous improvement, a...
1 week 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.