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.
Project Controls Sr Analyst - Schedule Lead
$108K - $162K *
Lead the charge in planning and scheduling efforts, guiding junior staff while influencing project execution. Ensure project controls are effective, manage deliverables, and support proposals to achie...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive success by leading a high-performing project controls team, optimizing processes, and ensuring efficient delivery of complex science and technology projects while fostering a culture of continuo...
2 weeks ago
Contractor Management Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Lead contractor management initiatives to enhance compliance, performance, and safety across a complex organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline onboarding and oversight processes, ens...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Manage and optimize integrated project schedules for large-scale capital projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate scope, progress, and resource allocation while identifying...
Reposted yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing complex engineering and construction schedules, collaborating with project teams to optimize performance, and enhancing overall project execution through expert scheduling...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Project Controls Analyst
$160K *
Drive the future of project controls by providing expert EVM, cost, and schedule analysis for federal programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and ensure program co...
1 week ago
Document Control Specialist / Contract Administrative Assist.
$83K - $114K *
Unlock potential by managing project documents and contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, maintain quality, and support effective communication ac...
4 weeks ago
Project or Construction Coordinator
$74K - $98K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful environmental and construction projects across Northern Canada. Leverage your project coordination skills to enhance community benefits while gaini...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading project controls functions to ensure successful execution of large-scale projects. Drive strategic direction, enhance performance analysis, and foster collaboration across...
3 weeks ago
Project Controls Sr Analyst - Cost Lead
$108K - $162K *
Shape the future of project cost management by leading project controls, providing guidance, and influencing teams to ensure successful project execution through effective cost analysis and reporting...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Deliver comprehensive project management for diverse construction initiatives, ensuring timely completion within budget. Collaborate with engineering teams to oversee design and execution, supporting...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Project Controls
$140K - $195K *
Lead the charge in project controls for pharma/life sciences, fostering client relationships and team growth. Leverage extensive experience to manage strategic projects, ensuring quality deliverables...
1 week ago
Document Control Specialist - Transit
$70K - $115K *
Advance your career by supporting construction management efforts, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance for a major transit project. Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain project re...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform project outcomes by leveraging scheduling expertise and collaboration. Support multiple electric utility projects by developing, maintaining, and analyzing complex schedules while ensuring a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in project controls, overseeing complex projects with expertise in cost management, planning, and performance reporting to ensure successful delivery and compliance across all phases...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Partner with us to drive financial success in construction projects by managing budgets, forecasts, and reporting. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely completion and profitability while identifyin...
1 week ago
Project Controls Lead - Michels Energy Solutions, Inc
$95K - $115K *
Oversee project controls by developing budgets and schedules, monitoring progress, and coordinating activities to ensure efficient execution and communication across teams, driving project success and...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director of Project Controls - Real Estate Construction
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to lead and optimize project controls, ensuring project success through effective strategies, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration. Enhance efficiency and drive results i...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Project Controls Reporting Analyst (Toronto, ON)
$100K - $130K *
Engineer innovative reporting solutions to enhance project controls and decision-making. Collaborate with teams to analyze data, develop dashboards, and automate processes, ensuring accurate and timel...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Controls Engineer
$120K - $180K *
Empower your career by providing essential scheduling support for data center projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop and manage CPM schedules, ensuring project success and growth opportu...
Reposted today
Senior Project Controls Engineer
$95K - $180K *
Lead project control efforts by developing and managing CPM schedules, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely project execution while enhancing growth opportunities within a dynamic team...
Reposted today
Senior Project Controls Engineer
$100K - $170K *
Support project success by managing and monitoring CPM schedules, collaborating with stakeholders, and providing analytical insights to optimize project delivery and performance throughout the project...
Reposted today
Senior Project Controls Engineer
$135K - $180K *
Drive project excellence by providing expert scheduling and controls for data center projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage schedules, enhance project performance, and develop metrics that...
Reposted yesterday
Senior Project Controls Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Optimize project efficiency by leading the development and management of CPM schedules within a dynamic team. Drive project success through critical analysis, progress validation, and effective commun...
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Senior Project Controls Engineer
$120K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading project controls for data center initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop and manage CPM schedules, ensuring project success through effective monitoring and...
Reposted yesterday
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.