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.

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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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$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading controls processes in aviation projects. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering a culture of excellence within your...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage in leading large-scale civil construction projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, quality, and profitability while driving growth and...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex project billing activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance and streamline process...

3 weeks ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative scheduling solutions to enhance project delivery for clean energy initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage complex capital projects, ensuring alignment with milestones...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$98K - $141K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading risk management for diverse infrastructure initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective risk assessment and mitigation, enhancing budget and schedule pe...

3 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Drive comprehensive cost control and reporting to enhance project success, ensuring timely analysis and effective change management while collaborating with project teams to maintain budget integrity...

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

$81K - $147K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative protection and control designs for high voltage substations. Collaborate with engineers to execute projects from planning to commissioning, ensuri...

Markham, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $147K *

Develop protection and control designs for substations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success from planning to commissioning, while adhering to client standards and regu...

St. John's, NLIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $147K *

Help us innovate in power delivery by designing advanced protection and control systems for substations. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to execute projects from planning to commissioning, e...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $147K *

Unlock your potential as you collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement protection and control systems for high voltage substations, ensuring efficient project execution from pl...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $147K *

Develop protection and control designs for substations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success from planning to commissioning, while adhering to client standards and regu...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $139K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative protection and control designs for high voltage substations. Collaborate with engineers and clients, ensuring project success from planning to commissioning w...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing project schedules and controls for diverse energy technologies. Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure timely delivery and financial accuracy across mul...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in executing configuration management processes to ensure mission readiness and compliance with NASA standards across flight, ground, and facility systems throughout their lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining complex project schedules, ensuring integrity and performance across all phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive execution and mitigate r...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing diverse industrial projects, ensuring timely delivery and financial success while collaborating with teams and stakeholders across various sectors. Drive project execution...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive compliance and excellence in document control for complex projects, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely processing across all stages. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional projects, ensuring compliance, and managing deliverables in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive initiatives from planning through...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$67K - $173K *

Lead project controls teams to deliver critical capital programs, ensuring compliance and driving consistency in large-scale industrial projects from planning to operational qualification, focusing on...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining project management in the oil and gas sector. Lead complex environmental projects, ensuring quality delivery and fostering client relationships while mentoring a dedicate...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of project execution by leading commissioning efforts, ensuring effective planning, tracking, and handover processes for large-scale industrial projects while maintaining rigorous con...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform capital project procurement by leading commercial strategies and supplier management. Collaborate across business units to enhance safety, cost efficiency, and project delivery while ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project outcomes by overseeing project controls, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets, and fostering continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of major capital projects by leading project controls strategy, governance, and execution. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure integrated cost, schedule, and risk managemen...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion the integration of complex project schedules, ensuring alignment and precision across multi-project programs. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic decisions and maintain program int...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.