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.
Senior Project Manager - Capital Projects
$112K - $168K *
Advance your career by managing capital improvement projects, ensuring alignment with client goals. Lead cross-functional teams through all project phases, from planning to validation, while adhering...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape impactful strategies as a Senior Consultant, leading diverse projects that enhance economic, environmental, and social vibrancy for clients. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver data-drive...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering capital projects in gas processing. Lead multiple initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating with diverse sta...
Today
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading the Project Risk Management Framework across a diverse renewable portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective risk identification, mitigation, and...
Today
Program Manager, Controls Management
$130K - $155K *
Discover innovative solutions by managing compliance controls across privacy, security, and integrity domains. Drive strategic initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure adherenc...
Yesterday
Program Manager, Controls Management
$120K - $145K *
Champion compliance initiatives by managing control lifecycles across privacy, security, and integrity domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and monitor controls that...
Yesterday
Program Manager, Controls Management
$130K - $155K *
Transform compliance controls by driving strategic initiatives across privacy, security, and integrity domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust control design and implementati...
Yesterday
Program Manager, Controls Management
$130K - $155K *
Optimize compliance controls by driving strategic initiatives across privacy, security, and integrity domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust control design and implementatio...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Manage a dynamic team supporting Navy contracts, overseeing financials, stakeholder communication, and risk management. Drive project success through effective leadership and meticulous attention to d...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing Navy program contracts, overseeing financials, stakeholder communication, and risk management while ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and timelines...
2 weeks ago
$98K - $147K *
Lead project scheduling efforts for major capital initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with client goals. Collaborate with teams to analyze schedules, mitigate risks, and drive project...
4 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Federal
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in project management for large-scale DoD projects. Lead diverse teams, manage multi-million dollar contracts, and enhance client relationships while ensuring pro...
2 weeks ago
Change Management Specialist III
$92K - $171K *
Manage Project Control activities, leading a small team or serving as a Subject Matter Expert. Develop integrated schedules and cost control programs, analyze performance variances, and recommend solu...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager - Microgrid & Power Control Systems
$74K - $114K *
Empower teams to deliver cutting-edge microgrid control solutions for data centers. Lead complex projects end-to-end, engage senior stakeholders, and shape project outcomes while overseeing multiple s...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
QA/QC Project Manager- Data Center Construction
$95K - $115K *
Join us to oversee quality assurance in large-scale data center construction projects. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage timelines, and ensure best practices while providing technical support and...
2 weeks ago
$144K - $158K *
Manage and maintain complex program schedules, ensuring alignment with objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track milestones, identify delays, and provide leadership with critical up...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls
$110K - $130K *
Manage and lead complex infrastructure projects for financial services clients, ensuring strategic objectives are met through effective planning, execution, and collaboration. Elevate your career in a...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate project success by leading complex infrastructure initiatives, managing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure quality and efficiency in delive...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing complex infrastructure projects for financial services clients. Oversee all phases from planning to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while mentoring...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls
$110K - $130K *
Lead the execution of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while managing client relationships and project teams. Drive innovation in project delivery and enha...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls
$110K - $130K *
Optimize project delivery by leading complex infrastructure initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while managing multiple stakeholders and resources effectively throughout the proj...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls
$110K - $130K *
Advance project management excellence by leading complex infrastructure initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and successful delivery for financial services clients while fostering team developmen...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative infrastructure projects. Lead complex MEP upgrades and smart building initiatives while collaborating with clients to achieve strategic objectives...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls
$110K - $130K *
Drive project success by managing complex infrastructure initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and quality control while collaborating with clients and leading project teams to achieve strategic objec...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls
$110K - $130K *
Lead and manage complex infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver high-quality results in smart building environments, while...
3 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.