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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$65K - $120K *

Champion the future of construction management by ensuring seamless document control for a light rail extension project. Support project teams with organization, compliance, and timely retrieval of cr...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Shape the future of project controls by developing and managing CPM schedules for data center projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely execution and effective reporting throughout the...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead project controls initiatives for large-scale life sciences projects, ensuring effective cost management, scheduling, and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive performance and deliver...

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $98K *

Empower project success by developing and maintaining detailed schedules. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure schedule integrity and performance, while utilizing your expertise in Primav...

Yesterday

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

$120K - $180K *

Drive your career forward by providing expert scheduling support for data center projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop and manage CPM schedules, ensuring project success and growth oppo...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on project controls and financial analysis. Collaborate on complex projects, ensuring cost and schedule integrity while providing strategic insi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $90K *

Analyze and enhance project financial performance through cost management, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive informed decision-making and improve project vis...

6 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of project management by leading and mentoring a dynamic team in the development and execution of effective project controls to optimize costs, schedules, and performance across large...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain cost estimates for capital substation and transmission line projects, ensuring accurate forecasting and analysis to support critical infrastructure investme...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $210K *

Lead the charge in project controls processes, ensuring client satisfaction through effective scheduling, budgeting, and reporting. Collaborate with project management to deliver insights and drive pr...

Today

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

$135K - $210K *

Drive project success by leading controls processes, ensuring client satisfaction, and delivering comprehensive scheduling and budget reports. Collaborate with teams to enhance project execution and m...

Today

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

$135K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of project controls by leading processes, ensuring client satisfaction, and delivering insightful reports. Collaborate with project management to drive success ac...

Today

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

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in project control excellence, guiding teams to resolve complex challenges, optimize processes, and enhance decision-making through strategic recommendations and robust reporting syste...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion project controls by overseeing cost management, schedule integrity, and risk assessments. Collaborate with teams for accurate reporting and compliance while driving project success through ef...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $205K *

Champion the integration of cost, schedule, and risk management for large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects, ensuring accurate forecasting and performance reporting while collaborating across...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Manage and oversee project documentation throughout the EPC lifecycle, ensuring compliance with procedures and standards. Collaborate with teams to resolve discrepancies and improve workflows in a fas...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project scheduling by developing and maintaining Primavera P6 schedules for capital projects, ensuring timely updates and critical path analysis to support successful pipeline and facility con...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving project controls for large-scale data center construction. Collaborate with teams to monitor costs, schedules, and performance metrics, ensuring project success through eff...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion the scheduling capability for Turnaround and Capital Projects, driving cross-functional collaboration and enhancing project execution through strategic leadership and talent development acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$149K - $155K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project cost accounting and rebate program implementation. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and effective financial management for public sector initia...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Transform technical support for HVAC projects, ensuring precise equipment selection and timely delivery while collaborating with sales teams and clients to enhance customer satisfaction and project ou...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive the AI-enabled transformation by managing global programs, collaborating with teams, and delivering insights that shape the future of learning and development. Engage with stakeholders to stream...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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 *

Tackle complex project controls for multiple construction initiatives, developing cost and schedule baselines, analyzing progress, and ensuring financial accuracy. Collaborate with teams to drive proj...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-level project controls for major capital projects, ensuring integrated cost, schedule, and risk management from inception to closeout while mentoring a high-perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ 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.