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 *

Lead complex industrial and corporate projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals. Manage all phases from planning to occupancy while minimizing disruptions. Collaborate with diverse teams to...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects, ensuring timely execution and adherence to quality standards. Collaborate with teams to oversee planning, execution, and closeout phases whil...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by managing AV/IT support contract performance, staffing, and compliance. Lead teams to enhance service delivery while ensuring cybersecurity adherence across all facil...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead federal program operations, ensuring quality delivery and compliance. Manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve contract p...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team by leading BIM best practices and digital project delivery. You'll provide technical expertise, user support, and training while ensuring project scope clarity and quality standards f...

St. John's, NLIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading onsite construction management for VA healthcare projects. Ensure compliance with standards, oversee schedules, and support successful project delivery while prioritizing p...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading diverse engineering teams from initiation to completion, ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders while managing multiple projects efficiently...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Manage complex K-12 construction projects from design to completion, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely execution while collaborating with various stakeholders and providing guidance to junior s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while fostering strong client relationships and team collaboration...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering projects safely and on time. Lead from preconstruction to closeout, managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring quality and safety s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $130K *

Partner with us to manage large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance and excellence in delivery. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, oversee project milestones, and drive process improv...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Document Control Supervisor, overseeing site access agreements and collaborating with environmental consulting teams. Utilize your expertise to resolve access needs, manage do...

Long Beach, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to oversee document control processes, ensuring effective site access agreements and communication with environmental consulting teams, clients, and third parties while supervising a d...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion effective document control by overseeing site access agreements, resolving access issues, and coordinating with environmental consulting teams. Lead a team while ensuring compliance and effic...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Manage document control processes, ensuring effective site access agreements and communication with stakeholders. Supervise a team while resolving access issues and maintaining documentation for envir...

1 week ago

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

$91K - $187K *

Take ownership of critical power generation projects, ensuring 99.999% reliability in data center operations. Lead initiatives from concept to execution, collaborating across teams to enhance system r...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $103K *

Transform project delivery in municipal and transit infrastructure by leading diverse teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success through effective communication and stakeholder...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in executing programs that align with business goals, overseeing the lifecycle from planning to execution while managing cross-functional teams and fostering customer relationships to...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive the oversight of major Federal construction projects, ensuring compliance and quality assurance. Collaborate with contractors and Government personnel to manage schedules, documentation, and saf...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing complex programs within the Real Estate sector, ensuring successful execution and delivery across multiple construction projects. Drive strategic objectives and stakeholder...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive the management of construction and commissioning projects for wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and owner satisfaction while optimizing project contro...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and elevate the construction of wastewater treatment projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and owner satisfaction. You'll lead teams from initiation to commissioning while optimizing p...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence in wastewater treatment projects by managing construction teams, financial performance, and all project phases to ensure quality delivery and client satisfaction...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead construction teams in delivering high-quality wastewater projects. Manage project execution, budgets, timelines, and ensure owner satisfaction while optimizing efficiencies through self-perform c...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality construction projects for wastewater treatment facilities. Drive project execution from initiation to commissioning, ensuring risk management, cost control...

3 weeks ago

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

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.