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 - $151K *

Support the reliable operation of the electric power grid by providing engineering analysis and technical expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system performance and compliance with ind...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform project execution by leading operational support and controls across multiple sites. Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely documentation, cost tracking, and billing readiness, driv...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in large-scale construction projects by managing stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes. Collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time while fostering strong...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of large-scale construction projects, managing stakeholders and ensuring compliance. Oversee project governance, track milestones, and enhance processes while fostering client relations...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Transform project performance by leading forecasting, change management, and reporting processes. Collaborate with teams to optimize systems and ensure data quality, driving successful outcomes in maj...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Transform project performance by leading forecasting, change management, and reporting processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize project controls and ensure financial accuracy, driving succ...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead mechanical service projects from planning to closeout, ensuring timely, safe, and efficient execution. Collaborate with teams, manage budgets, and maintain customer relationships while upholding...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $94K *

Lead the charge in managing moderate complexity projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while fostering strong client relationships and mitigating risks throughout the project lifec...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $94K *

Deliver impactful project management by overseeing moderate complexity projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while fostering strong client relationships and managing stakeholder e...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $94K *

Deliver successful project outcomes by managing scope, budget, and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering strong client...

North Bay, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $94K *

Advance your career by overseeing project delivery, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and mitigate risks while maintaining strong client...

Orillia, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$77K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful projects on time and within budget. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee moderate complexity projects, ensuring compliance and fostering strong cli...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$96K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex projects, ensuring quality and financial performance while mentoring staff and maintaining client relationships. Drive strategic initiatives and enhance project del...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project controls for the Process Plant area by overseeing and validating project activities, ensuring data integrity, and supporting decision-making through accurate cost, schedule, and risk m...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $199K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient lives by leading project controls for biomanufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality life sciences projects while m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $199K *

Pioneer your career by leading project controls for life sciences initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality outcomes whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform project scheduling by developing and standardizing master schedules across multiple build-for-rent communities, ensuring data-driven analytics and collaboration with project teams to enhance...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project delivery by leading a team in Project Controls activities, ensuring schedule integrity, and analyzing cost performance while communicating effectively with all stakeholders to drive pr...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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

$97K - $140K *

Unlock potential by managing capital projects, overseeing engineering deliverables, and developing solutions to enhance manufacturing processes while ensuring quality and compliance with standards...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Transform the construction landscape by leveraging BIM and VDC technologies. Collaborate with design and construction teams to enhance workflows, produce detailed models, and drive innovation in a dyn...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Explore a dynamic role leveraging BIM and VDC technologies to enhance design-build processes. Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows, develop innovative solutions, and drive project success in a...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $165K *

Drive the success of our Directed Energy program by coordinating project activities, managing schedules, and facilitating communication across teams. Your organizational skills and technical expertise...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by supporting project managers with budget and schedule management, ensuring project alignment with financial goals, and fostering efficient communication across teams for successful...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$71K - $95K *

Champion your career by supporting our Commercial Management team in optimizing operations, enhancing compliance, and driving financial performance across our fleet of facilities. Collaborate on proje...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $125K *

Shape the future of impactful projects by leading agile teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary groups. Drive project success through effective management pra...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.