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.
$109K - $170K *
Accelerate progress at innovation initiatives by supporting and scaling solutions through collaboration and research. Engage with cross-functional teams to drive enterprise programs and mentor junior...
2 weeks ago
$109K - $170K *
Lead innovation initiatives by researching trends, collaborating with teams, and scaling solutions. Drive engagement in enterprise programs while mentoring junior contributors to enhance business impa...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer project controls excellence in large-scale electrical infrastructure projects. Oversee cost management, scheduling, and team leadership to ensure successful project delivery and compliance wit...
1 week ago
$87K - $146K *
Explore your career potential as you drive civil and environmental engineering projects, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver impactful design solutions and navigate permitting processes acros...
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$87K - $146K *
Transform the future of environmental engineering by leading diverse projects in civil design and permitting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage and deliver effective solutions for sit...
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$87K - $146K *
Advance your career by supporting diverse civil and environmental projects. Collaborate across teams to deliver engineering designs and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while mento...
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$87K - $146K *
Lead the charge in civil/environmental engineering projects, collaborating with experts to develop designs supporting diverse sectors. Manage permitting processes, conduct fieldwork, and mentor junior...
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$87K - $146K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of civil and environmental engineering through innovative project design and development. Collaborate across sectors to implement solutions in site development, r...
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$87K - $146K *
Unlock potential by leading projects in civil/environmental engineering, collaborating with diverse teams to design and permit impactful projects across energy, industrial, and transportation sectors...
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$87K - $146K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful civil and environmental engineering solutions. Collaborate across disciplines to tackle diverse projects involving design, permitting, and environm...
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$87K - $146K *
Join the team to take ownership of civil and environmental projects, collaborating with experts to deliver high-quality engineering designs and ensure compliance with permitting requirements in variou...
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$87K - $146K *
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop civil and environmental designs for projects in energy, transportation, and industrial sectors while adhering to permitting requirements and ensurin...
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$87K - $146K *
Optimize project delivery and environmental compliance by leading civil and environmental engineering efforts. Collaborate across teams on diverse projects, ensuring designs meet regulatory standards...
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$87K - $146K *
Join a team that's dedicated to civil and environmental engineering, collaborating on innovative projects that shape the future of energy, industrial, and transportation sectors while ensuring complia...
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$87K - $131K *
Unlock potential by leading diverse environmental and geotechnical projects. Collaborate with experts to drive innovative solutions in mining, ensuring compliance and technical excellence while mentor...
2 weeks ago
$87K - $146K *
Engineer innovative civil/environmental projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Lead permitting and design efforts, utilizing your expertise in environmental regulations and project...
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Vice President - Project Management
$160K - $200K *
Transform the Project Management Department by leading a high-performing team, driving sales growth, and enhancing client relationships while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability to...
1 month ago
$140K - $180K *
Reimagine project success by leading planning and scheduling initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze performance and ensure timely project delivery while utilizing advanced pro...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Sr Advanced Master Scheduler - PPM / EVM Specialist
$130K - $140K *
Lead the charge in advanced program performance management, overseeing cost and schedule development for high-value engineering programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal execution and analysi...
1 week ago
$80K - $90K *
Transform project financial management by leveraging expertise in planning and control. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in reporting, while driving efficiency across the proje...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $90K *
Advance your career by collaborating with project teams to manage financial and contractual elements of government contracts, ensuring compliance and accuracy throughout the project lifecycle in a hyb...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $90K *
Optimize project financial management by collaborating with teams to ensure accurate planning, reporting, and compliance in government contracting. Leverage expertise in cost accounting and data analy...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in project control and financial management. Collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting, while navigating the co...
3 weeks ago
Contrôleur I Contrôleuse de Couts Principal(e) - Projets Bâtiments
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in project financial management, ensuring cost control, budget development, and performance reporting while collaborating with teams to achieve operational and contractual goals...
4 weeks ago
Sr Advanced Program Performance Management Specialist
$130K - $140K *
Manage integrated performance and schedule management for engineering programs, leading a team to develop and analyze contract costs and schedules for projects valued at $50-300M, ensuring optimal pro...
1 week ago
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.