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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$110K - $130K *

Engage in leading large-scale civil construction projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, quality, and profitability while driving growth and...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Champion project controls excellence in large-scale construction, overseeing cost management, scheduling, and reporting. Collaborate with teams to drive project health through data analysis and best p...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading project controls for large-scale construction projects. Drive continuous improvement, oversee financial and operational health, and guide a team to achieve excellence...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $130K *

Transform project control functions by leading teams, ensuring financial compliance, and bridging operations and corporate finance effectively. Drive key performance indicators and create a high-perfo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing utility-scale power projects. Oversee budgets, safety, vendor compliance, and team performance while ensuring successful project delivery from preconstruction to closeout...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion project success by managing capital investments from inception to closure. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safety, budget adherence, and timely execution while mentoring teams and dri...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage the successful delivery of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal standards while overseeing scope, schedule, cost, and quality across multidisciplinary...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform project outcomes by leading planning sessions, monitoring schedules, and analyzing resource allocation. Contribute to a culture of safety while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure suc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading project controls for large-scale, complex industrial projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance performance visibility, drive data-driven decisions, and culti...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$150K - $175K *

Drive impactful project controls for advanced weapons development programs, ensuring effective cost management and scheduling. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions and maintain proje...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $135K *

Lead project controls initiatives by developing schedules and managing budgets for nuclear projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with EVMS guidelines and optimize resource allocation f...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of project delivery, managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring operational excellence and safety on construction sites. Collaborate with teams to drive progre...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K *

Join us to leverage your expertise in project controls, supporting project managers with scheduling, communication, and organizational tasks. Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve project goals an...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project outcomes by leveraging business systems, supporting project managers in scheduling, communication, and team coordination, while ensuring effective collaboration with internal and exte...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer project management excellence! Lead teams to ensure successful project delivery from ideation to completion while aligning processes with corporate objectives, optimizing stakeholder engagemen...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at managing financial analysis and project controls for a key program. Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting, compliant invoicing, and timely...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize project financials by providing expert analysis, reporting, and controls for government contracts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting, invoicing, and compliance, dri...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Help us lead and manage diverse energy projects, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with budget, schedule, and safety standards while fostering teamwork and stakeholder relationships...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex commercial construction projects, ensuring effective communication, cost management, and stakeholder satisfaction across all phases from initiation to closure...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Empower our team to drive cross-functional IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Collaborate with management to define project goals, manage resources, and enhance effici...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Empower project success by leading cross-functional IT initiatives, managing scope, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Drive collaboration and continuous improvement to enhance project delivery...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project controls processes and resources to ensure successful project delivery, focusing on cost, schedule, and documentation. Lead and mentor teams while driving continuous improvement and e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Drive the future of project risk management by leading a comprehensive framework and fostering robust partnerships across engineering and construction teams, ensuring effective risk identification and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of project delivery by leading regional Project Controls teams, enhancing financial predictability, and fostering collaboration across business centers to drive performance and govern...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading regional Project Controls teams, enhancing financial predictability and operational performance. Collaborate with leaders to establish a consistent framework and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.