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.
Manager, Project Systems & Information Management
$147K - $173K *
Empower project success by leading information management strategies across complex capital projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure accurate data and documents are available, enhancing proj...
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Assistant Vice President, Project Management
$143K - $185K *
Lead the charge in managing complex federal nuclear projects, driving innovation and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams. Engage with key stakeholders to deliver exceptional program manageme...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality commercial renovations. As a Senior Project Coordinator, you'll support multiple fast-paced projects, ensuring effective communication and organ...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Logistics Specialist
$73K - $135K *
Support logistics initiatives by coordinating domestic and international shipments, developing logistics plans, and collaborating across disciplines to ensure project success and compliance with regul...
1 week ago
Technical Project Manager, Constellation Ops Team
$110K - $150K *
Lead the transformation of exploratory projects into sustainable processes, ensuring all commitments are tracked and completed. Drive performance, manage priorities, and document workflows across hard...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead diverse construction projects, ensuring quality and efficiency while mentoring your team. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to drive strategic growth and delive...
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$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in overseeing diverse highway and municipal projects, ensuring strategic planning, quality, and budget adherence while mentoring your team and fostering client relationships for growth...
3 weeks ago
$145K - $155K *
Oversee senior-level project and acquisition management for federal initiatives, ensuring alignment with objectives, schedules, and performance requirements while coordinating cross-functional teams a...
1 week ago
$105K - $115K *
Optimize client success by coordinating strategic initiatives, monitoring performance, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders. Drive operational improvements and enhance client satisfaction...
1 week ago
Engineering Program Controls Cost and Funding Manager-2611270RV17
$124K - $149K *
Oversee project budgets and funding processes while managing a team of analysts. Collaborate with clients and agencies to ensure compliance and quality control in financial reporting and loan applicat...
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Senior Functional Specialist Advisor 112-160
$112K - $160K *
Join a team that empowers security solutions through technical analysis, system design, and robust implementation. Lead the charge in safeguarding IT infrastructure while ensuring quality in product d...
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$95K - $115K *
Support project records management for a major tunnel construction project. Collaborate with engineers and inspectors to ensure compliance with standards, assist in documentation, and facilitate commu...
1 week ago
Senior Project Engineer (Sustainability)
$120K - $135K *
Lead capital construction and sustainability projects, providing technical support and project management expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance with specifications and regulat...
3 weeks ago
ICAM Governance Specialist (Hybrid)
$150K - $190K *
Join a team that's driving ICAM governance and change management, ensuring alignment with security standards and agency directives. Collaborate across platforms to enhance identity lifecycle managemen...
1 week ago
$85K - $106K *
Elevate project execution by coordinating manufacturing activities across engineering, operations, and quality teams. Drive production readiness and ensure timely delivery through effective planning a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive project excellence in data center operations through effective lifecycle management, ensuring safety, quality, and fiscal responsibility while fostering cross-functional collaboration and innova...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
ICAM Governance Specialist (Hybrid)
$150K - $190K *
Elevate your career by leading ICAM governance and change management initiatives. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and enhance identity management across enterprise platfo...
1 week ago
Senior Specialist, Offer Lifecycle Procurement
$114K - $162K *
Lead the charge in strategic procurement for electronics-intensive offers, collaborating with R&D and product teams to shape sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive data-driven d...
2 weeks ago
Senior Specialist, Offer Lifecycle Procurement
$114K - $162K *
Lead the charge in strategic procurement for electronics-intensive offers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape product design and sourcing strategies while managing supplier relationshi...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Pioneer effective document control practices in large-scale projects, ensuring governance of critical information across various engineering and construction teams. Lead workflows, mentor staff, and u...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Special Projects
$95K - $115K *
Drive operational excellence by leading facility startup and expansion projects across multiple locations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness for manufacturing operations, del...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Champion operational excellence by leading a dynamic IT services team, ensuring effective program execution and fostering a collaborative culture to meet mission-critical objectives for federal law en...
6 days ago
Finance Principal Specialist, Program Controls *HYBRID*
$95K - $181K *
Transform financial analysis processes to enhance program execution, ensuring accurate budget variance assessments and timely reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights and s...
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Finance Principal Specialist, Program Controls *HYBRID*
$95K - $181K *
Drive financial analysis and reporting for the Netherlands Patriot program, ensuring accurate budget variances and estimates. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid role to support progra...
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$115K - $140K *
Transform project management by leading complex real estate initiatives, ensuring seamless collaboration between teams, and driving strategic objectives to successful completion. Your expertise will s...
Reposted 6 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.