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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$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading project controls and scheduling efforts to ensure effective cost and schedule management. Collaborate with management to analyze performance, recommend solutions, and maint...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $234K *

Lead project governance and management excellence across diverse environmental projects. Drive consistency, accountability, and performance while supporting teams with tools and insights for successfu...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $130K *

Empower our Nuclear Estimating & Proposals team by enhancing cost data accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate on proposal schedules, analyze trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to suppo...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in project planning and scheduling, analyzing data to identify issues, developing proposals, and coordinating inputs across teams to ensure successful project execution and timely deli...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to optimize project planning and scheduling for diverse construction projects. Utilize advanced scheduling software and collaborate with teams to analyze delays, develop reports, and ens...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing project controls, ensuring effective cost management, scheduling, and reporting. Lead a team to deliver accurate forecasts and maintain project inte...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Advance project controls by leading a skilled team to enhance cost management, scheduling, and reporting processes. Drive efficiency and accuracy in project forecasting and change management across di...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic project controls team to enhance cost management, scheduling, and reporting processes, ensuring project success through effective oversight and strategic forecasting...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing team to establish effective project controls across diverse construction projects, enhancing decision-making and execution through data integrity, analysi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $109K *

Lead diverse construction projects by coordinating with teams and stakeholders. Ensure timely delivery within budget while managing project plans, tendering processes, and communications. Drive qualit...

London, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$104K *

Join a dynamic team to coordinate project tracking and scheduling in electrical construction. Collaborate with engineers and management to ensure project success through effective audits, reporting, a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Controls Specialist, enhancing project performance through effective cost control, scheduling, and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate p...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower the Program Finance department by leading project control initiatives. Your expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and Earned Value Management will be essential in achieving financial success wi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$190K - $200K *

Lead the charge in enhancing project controls and scheduling practices, ensuring accuracy and consistency across operations. Collaborate with teams to provide training, oversight, and innovative solut...

Yesterday

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

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of project control by managing budgets, schedules, and scope for impactful mining and engineering projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure financial accuracy and drive project succe...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative solutions by leading controls programming and system integration. Collaborate with teams to enhance building automation systems, ensuring seamless functionality and customer satisfact...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and support of building automation systems. Collaborate with project teams to enhance user interfaces, troubleshoot systems, and deliver training, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $205K *

Shape the future of heavy civil infrastructure projects by overseeing integrated project controls, ensuring data accuracy and collaboration across teams to support successful project outcomes and driv...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $205K *

Contribute to the success of large infrastructure projects by overseeing integrated cost, schedule, and risk controls. Analyze performance and recommend corrective actions while collaborating with var...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $205K *

Oversee the integrated controls system for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring cost and schedule data alignment. Analyze performance metrics, validate contractor submissions, and coordinate...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $205K *

Join a team focused on delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, overseeing critical integration of cost, schedule, and risk. Be a key player in optimizing program performance and driving succes...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $170K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading complex projects across multiple disciplines. Collaborate with diverse teams to design, build, and deliver innovative test facilities for commercial and gove...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Engage in project controls for nuclear facilities, focusing on planning, scheduling, and cost management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success through effective monitorin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by managing cost projections, cash flow, and billing processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and timely reporting while optimizing change management and project wo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in comprehensive cost control and reporting to ensure project success. Collaborate with project management to develop accurate forecasts and maintain budgets, while actively participat...

Today

  •   5 - 7 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.