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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$78K - $98K *
Drive project success by managing financials, scheduling, and risk. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and deliver accurate reporting, while enhancing project performance through effective ch...
4 weeks ago
$130K - $159K *
Drive project success by managing schedules, costs, and reporting for large-scale capital projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate data integration and effective communication, enhancing ov...
1 week ago
$130K - $159K *
Champion project success by managing schedules, costs, and reporting for large-scale capital projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate data integration and effective communication, driving e...
1 week ago
$130K - $159K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on project controls, cost management, and scheduling for large-scale capital projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and effec...
1 week ago
$130K - $159K *
Transform project outcomes by managing schedules and costs for large-scale capital projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and effective resolution of issues, driving success thr...
1 week ago
$130K - $159K *
Join our team to manage project controls for large-scale capital projects. You'll oversee scheduling, cost management, and reporting, ensuring projects stay on track and within budget while collaborat...
1 week ago
$130K - $159K *
Drive project success by managing schedules and costs for large-scale capital projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and effective resolution of issues, enhancing overall projec...
1 week ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform project outcomes by overseeing critical path scheduling, budgeting, and earned value management. Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely delivery and financial accuracy across multip...
2 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 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...
3 weeks ago
Project Controls Specialist III
$120K - $135K *
Lead the charge in managing project schedules and cost controls for impactful energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to timelines and budgets while driving proces...
2 weeks ago
Project Controls Specialist III
$120K - $135K *
Lead the charge in managing project schedules and cost controls for impactful energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success through effective resource allocation a...
2 weeks ago
Project Controls Specialist II
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading project controls for engineering and construction initiatives. Collaborate with teams to develop schedules, monitor metrics, and ensure project success through effective pl...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive project success by leading project controls, scheduling, and cost analysis. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and effective change management, while fostering communication and...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Support project execution by implementing controls, analyzing costs, and ensuring accurate scheduling. Collaborate with teams to enhance project performance and deliverables while managing changes and...
1 week ago
$110K - $125K *
Unlock potential by leading project controls for construction initiatives. Drive cost management, forecasting, and performance monitoring while mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with teams to ensure...
4 days ago
Project Controls Specialist II
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in project controls for a transformative transportation program. Oversee scheduling, cost management, and risk analysis to ensure successful project delivery while collaborating with d...
2 weeks ago
Project Controls Specialist - Power BI & Cost Control
$118K - $139K *
Elevate project performance through advanced Power BI development and cost control. This hybrid role combines analytics with hands-on project management, ensuring accurate reporting and actionable ins...
1 week ago
Project Controls Specialist II
$80K - $95K *
Engage in impactful engineering projects by supporting project controls, developing schedules, and ensuring timely reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success in the Oil & Gas s...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in project controls for complex engineering initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget compliance in the nuclear sector. Collaborate with teams to optimize scheduling, cost track...
Reposted 1 week ago
$75K - $86K *
Partner with us to enhance project performance through effective cost management, scheduling, and risk analysis. Collaborate with industry experts on significant infrastructure projects, ensuring accu...
2 weeks ago
$170K - $240K *
Drive project controls excellence in a dynamic capital expansion program, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cost management processes and deliver accurate financial insights for lar...
Reposted 6 days ago
Project Controls Specialist II
$84K - $110K *
Oversee project controls for engineering initiatives, ensuring accurate scheduling and cost management. Collaborate with teams to develop and monitor project timelines, providing essential reports and...
4 weeks ago
$89K - $118K *
Lead project controls across complex engineering and construction programs, ensuring effective cost, schedule, and performance management. Collaborate with teams to drive project success and continuou...
1 week ago
What is a Project Controls Specialist?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Search Ladders for Project Controls Specialist openings and review each listing’s compensation, location, qualifications, and responsibilities to identify opportunities that match your goals.