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 Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$71K - $126K *
Elevate project success by providing essential financial management support, coordinating with stakeholders, and optimizing budget controls. Your expertise will drive project efficiency and enhance de...
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Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$71K - $126K *
Help us drive project success by managing budgets and financials, ensuring compliance with client requirements, and optimizing project performance through detailed analysis and reporting. Join a dynam...
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Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$87K - $126K *
Analyze project financials, support budgeting, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize project performance. Ensure compliance with client requirements while managing costs and enhancing reportin...
4 days ago
Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$71K - $126K *
Manage project financial functions, ensuring budget adherence and contract compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize project performance and deliver accurate financial reporting while supp...
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Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$79K - $115K *
Lead project financial management efforts, ensuring budget accuracy and compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to optimize project performance and profitability...
4 days ago
Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$87K - $126K *
Join a dynamic team as you manage project financials, ensuring budget accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize project performance and drive continuous improvement in financi...
4 days ago
Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$71K - $126K *
Analyze project financials and support managers in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize profitability while mentoring team members and...
4 days ago
Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$71K - $126K *
Transform project financial management by providing comprehensive budget, contract, and cost control support. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize project performance and ensure compliance with c...
4 days ago
Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$71K - $126K *
Elevate your career by providing essential financial management support to project teams, ensuring budget accuracy and compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to optimize project perf...
4 days ago
Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$79K - $115K *
Champion project financial management by supporting Project Managers with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. Engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize project profitability thr...
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Senior Manager Project Controls
$125K - $150K *
Drive project controls excellence by overseeing activities across the EPFCI lifecycle, ensuring budget adherence, optimizing costs, and fostering collaboration with teams to enhance project performanc...
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$90K - $128K *
Strategize project controls to enhance profitability and success across multiple projects. Oversee schedule development, critical path analysis, and reporting while collaborating with diverse teams to...
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$70K - $100K *
Join our team as a Project Manager, where you'll collaborate with Sales Engineers to deliver tailored HVAC solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction while managing project details and timelines effect...
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$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by managing commercial HVAC projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with sales, oversee site assessments, and ensure project execution meets quality and financial goals...
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$125K - $150K *
Transform project outcomes by leading integrated project controls on major capital infrastructure projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure alignment in scope, schedule, cost, and performance...
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Senior Project Control Manager
$150K - $170K *
Oversee project controls for large construction projects, managing cost and scheduling processes, tracking budgets, change orders, and delivering comprehensive reports for stakeholders, ensuring compl...
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Engage in project controls management for major initiatives, collaborating with project management teams to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Drive transparency and documentation f...
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Advance your career by leading multiple client engagements in financial services. Manage project scope, budget, and quality while coaching other PMs and ensuring successful delivery using Agile method...
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$110K - $130K *
Unlock impactful client experiences by leading strategic projects, ensuring successful deliverables and effective communication with stakeholders while overseeing cross-functional teams in digital mar...
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Lead client-centric projects by overseeing delivery, communication, and strategic collaboration with teams to transform customer experiences cross-channel using innovative digital solutions...
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Project Controls Scheduler - Electric Distribution (Primavera P6)
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in developing and managing detailed project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6 to support critical electric utility distribution capital programs across multiple project teams and sta...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in federal healthcare construction. Oversee quality control programs, inspections, and documentation for projects that support veterans, while collabor...
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$80K - $95K *
Optimize project controls by monitoring schedules, managing costs, and ensuring accurate reporting. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and support financial projections, enhancing project effici...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead project scheduling efforts to enhance energy project execution. Manage baseline schedules, conduct analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and effective co...
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$100K - $120K *
Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...
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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.