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.
$120K - $145K *
Lead control engineering projects, ensuring effective scope management, cost tracking, and operational training. Collaborate with teams to enhance control systems, focusing on safety and environmental...
4 weeks ago
Senior Project Controls & Contracts Administrator
$94K - $132K *
Unlock potential by joining our dynamic team as a Senior Project Controls & Contracts Administrator. Collaborate with project managers to enhance contract execution, financial performance, and client...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform project management efficiency by executing best practices across diverse industries, ensuring high-quality service delivery, financial targets, and customer satisfaction through effective co...
2 weeks ago
Project Specialist, EH&S Operations - Shared Services
$80K - $95K *
Lead EH&S initiatives by ensuring compliance and safety across operations. Collaborate with teams to foster a culture of zero harm while managing environmental incidents and implementing safety progra...
1 week ago
Project Specialist, EH&S Operations - Shared Services
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in enhancing environmental, health & safety (EH&S) practices across operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and foster a culture of safety, driving initiatives that pro...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Material Control
$110K - $130K *
Take ownership of material control operations for complex industrial construction projects, ensuring effective management of materials, logistics, and inventory to drive project success and operationa...
Reposted 1 week ago
Project Controls Manager - Oil, Gas and Chemical
$120K - $145K *
Help us drive project success by managing comprehensive project controls, ensuring effective cost and schedule management while collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions and achieve p...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Principal Process Automation & Controls Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative automation projects, collaborating across teams to drive operational excellence and sustainability in diverse environments while ensuring project success and...
Reposted 1 week ago
$117K - $167K *
Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations, budgets, and schedules while fostering collaboration and...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in delivering complex, multidisciplinary design projects for advanced manufacturing facilities. Drive project execution, client engagement, and team collaboration to meet dynamic sched...
4 days ago
$117K - $167K *
Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and budgets. Drive project success through effective communication, risk management...
4 days ago
$117K - $167K *
Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and budgets. Drive innovation and collaboration while mentoring junior staff and mana...
4 days ago
$117K - $167K *
Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions for complex projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and driving financial performance throughout the project lif...
4 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team leading complex engineering projects. Oversee project delivery, manage budgets, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions in the Bu...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform complex projects by leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with client expectations, budget, and schedule while fostering collaborat...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and budgets. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions fo...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and budgets. Oversee project delivery from design to completion, fostering collaboration and innovation w...
1 week ago
$108K - $130K *
Shape the future of advanced manufacturing by leading multidisciplinary design projects. Drive integrated project delivery, ensuring timely execution and client satisfaction while managing complex sch...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing complex design projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced technology facilities while ensuring operational continuity and client satisfaction...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead complex design projects in advanced technology, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient facilities. This role offers significant career growth opportunities while ensuring...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Manager, leading transformative water infrastructure projects across North America. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional client service whil...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of water infrastructure projects across North America. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead diverse initiatives, ensuring quality delivery while fostering cli...
4 weeks ago
$93K - $105K *
Engage in impactful capital projects to enhance City assets and services. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality facility and park initiatives while...
2 weeks ago
Architect - Senior Project Manager
$100K - $120K *
Deliver innovative architectural solutions while managing projects across aviation, transportation, and civic sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure compliance and quality in design and...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of project controls and safety compliance, ensuring effective scheduling, budgeting, and communication across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and maintain...
4 weeks 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.