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.

Find Project Controls Specialist Jobs on Ladders

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 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...

Tempe, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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

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

$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...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

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

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

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

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.