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-MEP Building Automation Controls
$110K - $130K *
Lead critical infrastructure projects for financial services clients, managing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while mentoring junior managers...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize financial performance by leading month-end close processes, analyzing project costs, and delivering insights to enhance profitability and operational decision-making across divisions...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in managing utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects, ensuring safe, high-quality delivery from contract award to closeout while meeting schedule, cost, and client objectiv...
1 week ago
$66K - $106K *
Elevate client delivery operations by supporting eDiscovery tasks, ensuring timely, high-quality service across project lifecycles. Collaborate with teams to meet deadlines and enhance workflows in a...
Yesterday
Project Procurement Analyst/Consultant/Specialist
$80K - $90K *
Shape procurement processes by coordinating efficient goods and services for capital projects. Collaborate with teams to manage purchase requisitions and enforce compliance with standards, ensuring op...
Reposted 6 days ago
Project Procurement Analyst/Consultant/Specialist
$80K - $90K *
Lead the coordination of procurement for capital projects by developing and submitting requisitions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with established standards to dr...
Reposted 6 days ago
$108K - $130K *
Drive project control excellence by overseeing cost estimating, analysis, and scheduling for complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and innovative solutions to enhance project efficiency and outco...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Advance your career by leading multiple client engagements in financial services. Manage project scope, budget, and quality while coaching other PMs and ensuring successful delivery using Agile method...
4 weeks ago
Senior Project Controls Administrator
$80K - $95K *
Drive project success by managing budgets, enhancing processes, and training teams. Collaborate across departments to integrate systems and ensure accurate financial tracking, while providing exceptio...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Controls Administrator
$80K - $95K *
Optimize project controls by integrating systems, managing budgets, and training teams. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes and ensure accurate financial tracking for successful projec...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $160K *
Join a team that's redefining project management excellence. Lead multiple construction projects from inception to completion, mentoring staff and ensuring client satisfaction while managing budgets a...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading contract administration in complex offshore environments. Drive contractor coordination, performance assessment, and KPI reporting while ensuring strong commercial controls...
Yesterday
$130K - $220K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee construction projects, manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractor agreements, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution while mentoring teammates and resolving co...
Reposted 3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's transforming local government operations through innovative SaaS implementations. Lead complex projects, collaborate with clients, and drive measurable outcomes while enhancing your...
3 weeks ago
Capital Projects Procurement Specialist II-Sr Staff
$95K - $115K *
Transform capital project procurement by leading commercial strategies and supplier management. Collaborate across business units to enhance value delivery and ensure compliance with safety and qualit...
6 days ago
Senior Digital Design Specialist (BIM)
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading BIM strategy and execution for complex projects, ensuring alignment with client needs and industry standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance digital wo...
6 days ago
$69K - $95K *
Advance your career by supporting multidisciplinary projects with AutoCAD expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to produce and manage CAD and BIM deliverables, ensuring quality and efficiency in f...
Today
$69K - $95K *
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to produce and manage CAD and BIM deliverables for tenant improvement and building projects, ensuring quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment...
Today
Senior Specialist, Controlling Main System Teams
$100K - $125K *
Optimize financial strategies and reporting for innovative vehicle systems, ensuring alignment with product development milestones while driving cost efficiency and transparency across cross-functiona...
Today
Assistant Engineering Project Manager
$80K - $95K *
Partner with us to manage complex waste facility projects, ensuring successful design and construction. Leverage your engineering expertise and leadership skills to drive project success across divers...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $175K *
Lead the charge in coordinating MEP systems to ensure seamless project delivery and operational excellence, leveraging expertise to enhance collaboration and resolve challenges across design and const...
6 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in delivering complex design projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering client relationships. This role offers the chance to shape a growing practice while ensuring proj...
Reposted 1 week ago
$83K - $147K *
Drive project financial success by managing accounting and analysis for complex projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, budgeting, and risk management, while supporting c...
1 week ago
Project Information Specialist II
$60K - $111K *
Join our team to manage automation technology and data management for projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement systems, support training, and enhance project efficiency through e...
1 week ago
$85K - $110K *
Join us to lead construction projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget while maintaining quality. Collaborate with teams to solve challenges, manage client communications, and drive project suc...
Reposted 2 days 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.