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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$110K - $130K *

Lead complex projects by managing teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving continuous improvement to achieve financial and schedule goals while fostering stakeholder relationships and en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $151K *

Transform project management by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction. Leverage your expertise to navigate complex projects and mentor junior staff wh...

Brossard, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $151K *

Lead the charge in project control management, ensuring high-quality service delivery across multidisciplinary projects. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to provide expert solutions and dri...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $151K *

Join a team that's transforming project management in the mining industry. Lead multidisciplinary projects, ensuring high-quality delivery while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with clients t...

Rimouski, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $151K *

Lead a team that delivers high-quality project control services, ensuring effective management of multidisciplinary projects. Provide technical expertise and mentor junior staff while collaborating wi...

Laval, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $151K *

Lead the charge in project control management, ensuring high-quality service delivery across multidisciplinary projects. Collaborate with clients and teams to tackle complex challenges and drive succe...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $151K *

Lead the charge in project control management, ensuring high-quality service delivery across multidisciplinary projects while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with clients to drive successful...

Sherbrooke, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $151K *

Join us to oversee project control activities, ensuring high-quality service delivery and client satisfaction across multidisciplinary projects. Leverage your expertise to mentor junior staff and driv...

Val-d'or, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $151K *

Shape the future of project management by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and providing expert guidance on complex technical challenges in a dynamic environmen...

Chicoutimi, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $151K *

Transform your career by leading project control activities in a dynamic engineering environment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality project delivery while mentoring junio...

Levis, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $151K *

Champion project control excellence by coordinating multidisciplinary projects, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and mentoring junior staff while interfacing with clients and managing complex p...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $178K *

Support and lead logistics projects within a cross-functional team, ensuring timely delivery of sustainment products and services. Collaborate with various stakeholders to manage costs, schedules, and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Grow your expertise by managing commercial and industrial real estate projects, guiding teams through all phases from initiation to completion. Collaborate closely with clients to deliver on time and...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team tasked with ensuring quality in mechanical systems for large-scale construction. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage multiple projects to deliver timely results, adhering to best prac...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Manager, leading multi-disciplinary projects and driving business development while ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction in a collaborative env...

Whitehorse, YTIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion strategic leadership in project controls and corporate planning, driving enterprise-wide governance and performance management to enhance decision-making and ensure long-term organizational s...

Chalk River, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Join us to lead project scheduling and performance management for complex engineering projects. Utilize your expertise in Primavera P6 to develop integrated master schedules, analyze risks, and collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $145K *

Partner with us to enhance operational efficiency by providing comprehensive administrative support to senior management in a dynamic DoD environment, ensuring effective communication and meticulous o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Transform project oversight by guiding teams in performance evaluation, deliverable production, and resource planning. Engage with stakeholders to ensure project success through effective communicatio...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Lead facility operations and project management efforts, ensuring effective coordination between stakeholders. Utilize your expertise to optimize facility performance and oversee O&M activities while...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion facility operations and project management by coordinating with stakeholders, overseeing contractor performance, and optimizing facility strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effec...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Manage project accounting functions, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee budgeting, billing, and invoicing for significant projects, drivi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead and manage diverse industrial projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and profitability. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions while nurturing professio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse industrial projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive growth and profitability while overseeing all phases from des...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Manage diverse industrial projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and profitability. Collaborate with clients and teams to drive growth and maintain strong relationships while overseeing...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.