Project Controls Specialist Jobs

Project Controls Specialists help organizations plan, monitor, and deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Explore vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders, including roles focused on scheduling, cost management, forecasting, reporting, and project performance.

What Does a Project Controls Specialist Do?

Project Controls Specialists develop and maintain schedules and budgets, track actual performance against plans, analyze variances, and communicate risks and forecasts to project leaders. They may coordinate with project managers, engineering and construction teams, finance, procurement, and external partners to support informed decisions throughout a project’s lifecycle.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with project planning and controls, schedule and cost analysis, data reporting, and risk management. Familiarity with scheduling or project management software, spreadsheet and analytics tools, and industry standards can be valuable. Clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to translate project data into actionable insights are also important.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Project Controls Specialists work across industries with complex programs and capital projects, including construction, energy, infrastructure, aerospace, technology, and consulting. Depending on experience and employer needs, career paths may lead to senior project controls, planning and scheduling, cost engineering, program controls, or project management roles.

Find Project Controls Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted Project Controls Specialist opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare roles by responsibilities, qualifications, industry, and location to find a position aligned with your experience and career goals.

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$85K - $102K *

Shape the future of project management by leading cost control and scheduling efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance project deliverables and drive process improvements while mentoring team...

New Orleans, LARemote

Today

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

$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

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by managing construction activities, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with teams to drive successful outcomes for major and minor constructi...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$71K - $113K *

Contribute to project success by managing cost and schedule for plant outages. Collaborate with project teams to analyze budgets, track progress, and ensure timely reporting, all while adhering to pro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Champion project control excellence by developing strategies, collaborating with teams, and optimizing performance to ensure successful project delivery within timelines and budgets. Lead initiatives...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$77K - $118K *

Elevate project delivery by managing cost and schedule reporting for semiconductor construction projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and effective co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team to support semiconductor projects by managing cost and schedule reporting. Collaborate with engineering and procurement to ensure accurate project delivery and enhance organization...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $95K *

Help us support project management in commercial and mission-critical environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, facilitate communication, and assist in project coordination, all while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in cost and schedule management for projects, ensuring effective reporting and oversight. Collaborate with teams to implement financial strategies and drive operational excellence acro...

Deer Park, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K *

Drive the future of project controls by providing expert EVM, cost, and schedule analysis for federal programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and ensure program co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $195K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse teams in project controls, fostering client relationships, and driving strategic initiatives in the pharma/life sciences sector. Leverage your expertise to achie...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage multiple Corporate Performance Management projects, providing strategic guidance and ensuring timely deliverables. Utilize strong communication and organizational skills to coordinate tasks and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee financial and project controls for federal contracts, focusing on construction management. Collaborate with project managers and leadership to ensure accurate forecastin...

Herndon, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by supporting project financial performance through effective planning, analysis, and reporting. Collaborate with teams to drive insights and ensure compliance while managing budge...

Huntsville, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to innovative energy solutions by leading electrical design projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality standards in protection and controls engineering. Collaborate with teams...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$109K - $171K *

Take ownership of complex project management tasks, ensuring effective integration of scope, schedule, and cost. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance, manage risks, and deliver...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in advanced program performance management, overseeing cost and schedule development for high-value engineering programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal execution and analysi...

Pittsfield, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $140K *

Manage integrated performance and schedule management for engineering programs, leading a team to develop and analyze contract costs and schedules for projects valued at $50-300M, ensuring optimal pro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Lead our initiatives in designing and constructing innovative water and carbon capture facilities globally. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success within budget and timeline while promotin...

California, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the future of energy by managing software projects in Power Systems, SCADA, and Smart Grids. Oversee planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure successful project deliv...

Austin, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project planning and cost control for renewable energy initiatives. Lead efforts in scheduling, compliance, and reporting to ensure project success from ince...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $144K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale automation projects for critical infrastructure, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and delivery while maintaining safety and qualit...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $132K *

Drive financial performance and project controls for complex programs, ensuring compliance and effective cost management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and per...

Pocasset, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project governance and support software rollouts in a remote role. Collaborate across teams, manage documentation, and enhance operational efficiency while ensuring successful project deliver...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team by facilitating software rollouts and infrastructure deployments. You'll manage project governance, coordinate executive forums, and support internal communications in a fully remote...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Project Controls Specialist?question toggle

    A Project Controls Specialist supports project delivery by managing or analyzing schedules, costs, forecasts, risks, and performance data. The role helps project teams understand progress and make timely, informed decisions.

  • What does a Project Controls Specialist do day to day?question toggle

    Typical work includes updating schedules and budgets, tracking actual costs and progress, analyzing variances, preparing reports and forecasts, and coordinating with project stakeholders to identify risks or corrective actions.

  • What qualifications are common for Project Controls Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and industry, but roles often call for relevant project controls or project management experience, analytical and reporting skills, and familiarity with scheduling, budgeting, and project data tools. Some employers prefer a related degree or professional certifications.

  • Which industries hire Project Controls Specialists?question toggle

    Employers hire Project Controls Specialists in construction, energy, infrastructure, aerospace, technology, consulting, and other sectors that deliver complex projects or programs.

  • How much do Project Controls Specialist jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by experience, location, industry, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, where available.

  • How can I find Project Controls Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Project Controls Specialist openings and review each listing’s compensation, location, qualifications, and responsibilities to identify opportunities that match your goals.