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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing administrative efficiency and program effectiveness. Leverage your expertise in management policies, training, and technical support to drive innovation and q...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join us to optimize project controls for industrial construction, ensuring accurate cost tracking, scheduling, and reporting. Your expertise will drive informed decisions and enhance project success f...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and oversight of project schedules, ensuring timely execution and compliance with regulatory requirements while coordinating with stakeholders to maintain program integrity and mi...

Today

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

$120K - $145K *

Manage complex scheduling for multi-project programs, ensuring alignment and delivery. Lead teams, mitigate risks, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives in transportation a...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Deliver strategic scheduling leadership for complex, multi-project programs, ensuring alignment and integrity across all phases. Collaborate with project managers and senior leadership to drive succes...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead the design and implementation of Electrical, Instrumentation & Control solutions, ensuring project success through collaboration, technical evaluations, and effective management of resources and...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex program controls, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborate across projects to enhance efficiency, manage risks, and foster a culture of excellenc...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Optimize project delivery by managing construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to execute plans effectively, while leading teams through...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $133K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading construction monitoring and due diligence efforts. Utilize your expertise to guide clients through cost management and risk assessment, ensuring successful project...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize complex project schedules and collaborate with teams to enhance performance and achieve successful deliverables, while driving efficiency within a multidisciplinary environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $90K *

Transform project financial management by partnering with leadership and project teams to enhance performance, ensure successful delivery, and drive continuous improvement across the Southwest Region...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$133K - $178K *

Champion the execution of large-scale projects, driving strategic alignment and value realization while leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful outcomes and stakeholder engagement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $166K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise-level schedules, ensuring seamless collaboration and critical path analysis across multiple Air Force installations to support operational excellence and strateg...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer document control excellence by serving as a senior expert, guiding teams through complex processes, enhancing system efficiencies, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment focused on c...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of comprehensive project planning for large-scale mining initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and effective oversight across engineering, procurement, and construction activities t...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $113K *

Unlock potential by leading complex project controls in life sciences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project performance, manage schedules, and deliver high-quality results while...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $113K *

Empower project success by leveraging your expertise in project controls to enhance biomanufacturing initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality project management sol...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $113K *

Unlock your potential as a key contributor in project controls, driving biomanufacturing projects through expert scheduling, performance management, and client collaboration. Elevate your career while...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $113K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality project controls for biomanufacturing projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize schedules, manage costs, and enhance performance, ensurin...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $113K *

Unlock potential by leading complex project controls in biomanufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project performance, manage schedules, and deliver high-quality results whi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $113K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of life sciences by leading complex project controls initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery, ensuring high-quality execut...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Help us lead and manage diverse energy projects, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with budget, schedule, and safety standards while fostering teamwork and stakeholder relationships...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead technical development projects from initiation to closure, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage risks, and implement continuous improvement op...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's redefining project controls by standardizing billing, data integrity, and client reporting. Drive efficiency and accountability across projects, ensuring timely billing and seamless...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $113K *

Grow with us as you oversee project controls functions, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery of capital projects. Leverage your expertise in scheduling, cost analysis, and compliance to manage risks an...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.