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.
Principal Supply Chain Major Capital Project Specialist
$112K - $159K *
Drive large-scale capital project sourcing strategies, ensuring efficient procurement and contract management. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize project execution and achieve savings targets w...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in Project Controls, overseeing estimating, cost management, planning, and reporting, while mentoring a team to ensure effective project execution and resource management for successfu...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, driving project success through effective management of deliverables, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration. Leverage your expertise to enhance quality...
Reposted 6 days ago
Senior Process Automation & Controls Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development and execution of I&C engineering deliverables, providing technical guidance and support across various industrial sectors. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and...
1 week ago
Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Shape the future of power delivery by leading overhead distribution and transmission projects. Mentor teams, ensure technical excellence, and drive project success while collaborating across disciplin...
3 weeks ago
Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Lead the charge in engineering overhead distribution/transmission projects, providing mentorship and technical guidance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success while adheri...
3 weeks ago
Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Shape the future of power delivery by leading overhead distribution and transmission projects. Provide technical guidance, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project excellence while collaborating ac...
3 weeks ago
Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Drive project excellence as a Senior Engineer, leading overhead distribution/transmission projects. Mentor teams, ensure quality standards, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative sol...
3 weeks ago
Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Lead and mentor engineering teams on overhead distribution/transmission projects, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to safety standards. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative...
3 weeks ago
Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Elevate your career by leading overhead distribution/transmission projects. Provide technical guidance, mentor teams, and ensure project excellence while collaborating across disciplines to meet clien...
3 weeks ago
Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Join a dynamic team to lead and mentor on overhead distribution/transmission projects, ensuring technical excellence and project success while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and adhering...
3 weeks ago
Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of power delivery by leading overhead distribution and transmission projects. Provide technical guidance, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project excellence w...
3 weeks ago
Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Grow your career with a leading engineering team, providing technical leadership and mentorship on overhead distribution/transmission projects while ensuring quality and safety standards are met acros...
3 weeks ago
Sr Overhead T&D Project Engineer - Lead Professional
$103K - $188K *
Unlock potential by leading overhead distribution/transmission projects. Provide technical guidance, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project excellence while collaborating with multidisciplinary t...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Institutional
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by leading complex healthcare construction projects. Oversee all phases from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while managing multidisc...
2 days ago
Protection and Controls Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Champion innovative electrical engineering solutions in protection and controls. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance grid modernization projects, ensuring high-quality design and mentorship for...
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Protection and Controls Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by leveraging your expertise in protection and controls engineering. Collaborate on innovative projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive impactful so...
Yesterday
$76K - $115K *
Pioneer innovative project management solutions, overseeing scope, cost, and schedule while collaborating with teams and vendors to ensure successful project delivery and resource management...
1 week ago
Project Controls Manager-Electrical Construction
$140K - $180K *
Manage project controls for large-scale construction projects, ensuring financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance reporting, forecasting, and risk analysis, driv...
Reposted 1 week ago
Civil Engineering Project Manager
$80K - $95K *
Empower communities by leading engineering projects, focusing on planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to enhance North Florida's infrastructure. Collaborate with clients and teams for impactfu...
Reposted yesterday
$94K - $198K *
Join a team that's driving the successful execution of technical projects, overseeing all phases from planning to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are m...
Today
$100K - $115K *
Oversee program coordination and project management for complex tech initiatives, collaborating with government leaders and stakeholders to ensure successful execution, mitigate risks, and enhance ope...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in engineering project delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, manage risks, and drive successful outcomes in the energy sector. Your expertise will s...
2 days ago
Senior Program Scheduler (Construction)
$120K - $165K *
Lead the scheduling for large-scale construction programs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project delivery. Utilize Primavera P6 and Tableau to create, manage, and analyze schedu...
3 days ago
Senior Program Scheduler (Construction)
$120K - $165K *
Transform large-scale construction programs by creating and managing complex schedules. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project delivery, utilizing advanced scheduling tools and bes...
3 weeks 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.