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.
$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
Senior Project Controls Engineer
$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
Project Controls Manager - Life Sciences
$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
Project Controls Scheduler (00617)
$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
Senior Project Controls Engineer
$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
Senior Project Controls Specialist-Planner Scheduler
$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
$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
$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
Project Controls Cost Estimating, Senior Specialist
$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
Senior Project Controls Specialist - Transmission & Distribution
$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
Senior Project Controls Specialist - Transmission & Distribution
$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
Senior Project Controls Specialist - Transmission & Distribution
$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
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$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
$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
Project Controls Analyst - Primavera P6 Scheduling (Contract)
$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
Project Controls Engineer - Mission Critical
$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
Project Controls Leader - Scheduling
$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
$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
Project Management Engineer (HVAC)
$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
Project Management Specialist - SAP Next Gen - Agentic Manager
$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
BAS / Controls Assistant Project Manager
$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...
1 week ago
Senior Project Controls Engineer
$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
Principal Project Controls Manager - Major Capital Projects (EPC)
$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
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.