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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$85K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team where you’ll expertly manage project schedules, budgets, and scope to drive successful technical outcomes. This role is crucial for ensuring quality deliverables while minimizing r...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage and oversee civil construction projects, ensuring successful execution through collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to budgets, and compliance with safety standards. Drive proje...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the successful execution of civil construction projects by overseeing cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with project requirements while fostering collabor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing project control strategies for large-scale scientific projects, ensuring compliance with DOE requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Innovate in control systems by programming, testing, and commissioning solutions. Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure project success while enhancing your skills in a dynamic envi...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of construction contract administration by providing expert support, analysis, and recommendations to government personnel, ensuring successful project execution and compliance with r...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Support contract administration by preparing modifications, pricing data, and analyses. Engage in negotiations and provide technical findings on claims. Deliver expertise in contract surveillance and...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of construction contract administration. Leverage your expertise to support government personnel with contract modifications, pricing analyses, and negotiations...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success by supporting cost, schedule, and performance tracking on complex industrial projects. Utilize analytical skills and integrated tools to enhance project visibility and reporting...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$154K *

Join a team that's driving innovative engineering solutions for municipal infrastructure. Oversee multiple projects, ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional results in stormwater management and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Transform project execution by leading complex scheduling efforts, ensuring integrity and performance across all phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain detailed schedu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform project management by leading engineering initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while fostering collaboration and communication among teams and clien...

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards. Collaborate with teams and clients to define project scope, track progress, and...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive your career with impactful project management, overseeing engineering projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality stand...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals and lead a motivated t...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by managing analytics and insights for data-driven decisions. Collaborate with teams to enhance project controls, ensuring accurate reporting and effective communication througho...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Oversee program controls for medium-sized programs, ensuring alignment with objectives, managing interdependencies, and facilitating communication among stakeholders to drive project success and mitig...

3 weeks ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Deliver excellence in Quality Management Systems by leading compliance initiatives, optimizing processes, and ensuring alignment with regulatory standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance qu...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$134K - $241K *

Empower your career by leading project delivery teams to achieve strategic goals, managing scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring quality and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$134K - $241K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage project scope, schedule, and budget while leading a dedicated Project Delivery Team to ensure successful execution across the project lifecycle. Drive excellence in c...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$164K - $188K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing project costs and financial reporting for public infrastructure initiatives. This role involves tracking budgets, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with v...

3 weeks ago

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

$109K - $170K *

Empower innovation by supporting initiatives from concept to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate emerging solutions and drive engagement in enterprise programs at regio...

2 weeks ago

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

$109K - $170K *

Accelerate innovation initiatives by supporting and advancing projects from concept to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate emerging solutions and promote engagement in...

2 weeks ago

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

$109K - $170K *

Shape the future of innovation by advancing initiatives across all stages, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and evaluating emerging technologies to drive business impact and engagement in en...

2 weeks ago

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

$109K - $170K *

Advance innovation by supporting and developing initiatives across all stages, collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate and scale solutions while researching industry trends to drive busi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.