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.
Data Center Senior Project Manager
$160K *
Lead the successful execution of complex building automation projects. Drive strategy, coordinate cross-functional teams, and engage stakeholders to ensure on-time, in-budget project delivery that mee...
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Program Management Discipline Leader
$140K - $260K *
Shape the future of program management by driving best practices, influencing strategy, and developing top talent across the organization. Collaborate with leaders to enhance delivery excellence and s...
1 month ago
$95K - $135K *
Champion project scheduling and spend management by optimizing processes, coordinating with stakeholders, and utilizing AI tools to enhance reporting and forecasting across a diverse development portf...
1 week ago
$95K - $135K *
Transform project scheduling and financial reporting processes by developing and maintaining comprehensive schedules, coordinating budgets, and optimizing communication across teams to ensure timely p...
1 week ago
Director Project Controls (B&T)
$138K - $173K *
Champion project success by leading cost, schedule, and risk management efforts. Drive strategic initiatives and optimize project delivery while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance organizatio...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion the future of energy by leading programs in the electric grid and wholesale power market. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives, manage resources, and ensure compliance...
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Project Manager (ISR Acquisitions)
$120K - $130K *
Join us in delivering impactful project management solutions for national security initiatives. Collaborate with senior officials and leverage your expertise in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconna...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager- Major Capital Projects
$110K - $130K *
Manage diverse real estate projects from initiation to completion, collaborating with clients to define scope, resources, and budgets. Lead teams, resolve issues, and innovate solutions to achieve str...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower the future of geospatial solutions by collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver innovative GIS technologies and support multidisciplinary projects, ensuring high-quality data management and...
2 weeks ago
Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management
$340K - $375K *
Champion the execution of large-scale rail transportation programs, ensuring effective management and delivery. Lead teams, develop strategic plans, and foster client relationships to achieve project...
2 days ago
Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management
$340K - $375K *
Lead the charge in managing mega rail transportation programs, ensuring successful execution through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and team development. Drive operational excellence and...
2 days ago
Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management
$270K - $310K *
Join our dynamic Program Management Team to lead major passenger rail projects, ensuring successful delivery through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and innovative solutions. Empower your...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management
$330K - $370K *
Transform major transportation projects by leading a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring successful delivery and compliance while fostering client relationships and staff development in a dynamic progra...
1 week ago
Senior Vice President, Project & Program Management
$345K - $375K *
Accelerate progress at a leading power project by managing complex programs, ensuring on-time delivery, and fostering client relationships. Lead teams through all project phases while driving operatio...
2 weeks ago
$139K - $205K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering solutions across oil, gas, and chemical projects. Manage and mentor engineers while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and safety in p...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $170K *
Lead and manage construction projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with teams, oversee contract execution, and mentor junior staff while fostering...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $135K *
Elevate project outcomes by coordinating resources and managing schedules in a dynamic team. Drive impactful projects in the energy sector while ensuring safety, cost control, and stakeholder engageme...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $135K *
Join a dynamic team to drive impactful energy projects, coordinating resources and managing schedules while ensuring safety and cost efficiency. Your expertise will shape the future of utility managem...
2 weeks ago
$78K - $90K *
Execute impactful projects in the energy sector as a Project Manager II. Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage project scope, schedules, and costs while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence...
2 weeks ago
$78K - $90K *
Drive impactful projects in the energy sector by coordinating teams, managing schedules, and ensuring quality deliverables. Join a dynamic group where your contributions will be valued and celebrated...
2 weeks ago
$78K - $90K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by managing impactful transmission and substation projects. Collaborate with skilled professionals to ensure project success through effective planning...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $135K *
Elevate your career by managing impactful projects in the energy sector. Collaborate with diverse teams, drive project schedules, and ensure successful execution while enhancing stakeholder engagement...
3 weeks ago
Sr Advanced Master Scheduler - PPM / EVM Specialist
$130K - $140K *
Partner with us to lead advanced program performance management, overseeing cost and schedule development for major engineering programs valued up to $300M. Utilize your expertise to drive team succes...
1 week ago
Senior Process Engineer - Wastewater Treatment
$148K - $198K *
Lead transformative water and wastewater treatment projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams to achieve technical excellence while supporting sustainable infrastructure solutions that benefit communit...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Process Engineer - Wastewater Treatment
$148K - $198K *
Lead transformative water treatment projects ensuring sustainability, quality, and client satisfaction. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage project risks, and drive process innovations to enhance...
Reposted 1 week 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.