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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$130K - $145K *

Drive project success by managing Building Management Systems (BMS) from contract to closeout. Ensure adherence to technical requirements and financial performance while coordinating teams to achieve...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing project controls for large-scale construction initiatives. Drive project performance, ensure schedule integrity, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver successful...

1 week ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Drive regional cost management for data center construction projects, ensuring strategic oversight, accuracy, and alignment with financial objectives. Lead a team to standardize practices and enhance...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Lead and innovate cost management strategies across multiple data center construction projects. Oversee teams, ensure financial accuracy, and drive best practices to enhance project performance and al...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Lead strategic cost management initiatives across multiple data center construction projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate financial objectives while mentoring a high-performance tea...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading cost management for data center construction projects. Drive strategic direction, oversee teams, and ensure financial accuracy while fostering best practices across a di...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex healthcare construction projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care while managi...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the management and distribution of critical project documentation, enhancing communication efficiency and regulatory compliance across diverse projects. Your expertise will ensure teams have acce...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $153K *

Transform project delivery by leading cost and schedule management for high-profile biotech initiatives. Leverage your expertise to enhance governance, risk management, and project controls, ensuring...

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

$150K - $170K *

Oversee project controls for large construction projects, managing cost and scheduling processes, tracking budgets, change orders, and delivering comprehensive reports for stakeholders, ensuring compl...

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

$239K *

Lead all facets of Program Operations, driving business development, quality, and financial performance while ensuring client satisfaction and resource alignment across multiple locations...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Transform project execution by leading engineering initiatives, managing schedules, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful project delivery and risk mitigation across all lifecycle...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$168K - $197K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data centre projects. Lead diverse teams, foster client relationships, and drive strategic initiatives while leveraging your extensive cost management expertis...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $195K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse teams in project controls, fostering client relationships, and driving strategic initiatives in the pharma/life sciences sector. Leverage your expertise to achie...

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

$70K - $105K *

Transform production efficiency by overseeing planning and scheduling processes. Collaborate across teams to resolve bottlenecks, ensure timely deliveries, and enhance customer satisfaction in a dynam...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the design and implementation of SCADA systems for diverse water projects. Leverage your expertise in PLC programming and industrial control systems while collaborating with multidisci...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water management through innovative SCADA system design and implementation. Leverage your expertise in industrial control systems and collaborate across discip...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading project controls for a transformative transportation initiative. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality, timeliness, and budget adherence while managing a ded...

3 weeks ago

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

$131K - $158K *

Oversee multiple facility infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards. Collaborate with teams to manage budgets, timelines, and resources while delivering high-q...

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

$140K - $180K *

Drive mission-critical intelligence programs by managing cost, schedule, and performance metrics. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with federal standards while m...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead financial reporting and analysis for complex projects, ensuring accurate budgeting and cost monitoring. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support contract management and enhance operatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $115K *

Shape the future of data center operations by coordinating technical projects, managing resources, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate across teams to track progress, mitigate risks, and enhance...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence in project management. As a Senior Project Cost Specialist, you'll oversee cost control, forecasting, and commercial analysis, ensuring project lea...

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1 week ago

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

$63K - $105K *

Transform project execution by providing financial analysis and reporting, supporting project controls for a portfolio of site assessment and remediation projects, and collaborating with management to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$63K - $105K *

Unlock potential by providing financial analysis and project controls support for a portfolio of site assessment and remediation projects. Collaborate with management to ensure effective budgeting, fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.