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.
Civil Concrete Construction Coordinator
$110K - $130K *
Drive your career with a dynamic role overseeing civil and concrete construction for a major mining project. Ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance while coordinating teams and managing contractors...
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Civil Concrete Construction Coordinator
$100K - $120K *
Champion the coordination of civil and concrete construction activities on a large mining project, ensuring alignment with engineering standards and safety regulations while managing contractors and f...
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Civil Concrete Construction Coordinator
$110K - $130K *
Drive successful civil and concrete construction for a large mining project, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. Oversee contractors and coordinate with engineering teams to deliver high-qual...
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$170K - $200K *
Empower project success by leading cross-functional teams in delivering complex engineering projects. Ensure alignment with business priorities while managing risks, budgets, and schedules for high-po...
1 week ago
Civil Concrete Construction Coordinator
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing civil and concrete construction activities for a large mining project. Ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance while coordinating with contractors and stak...
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Program Planner-Scheduler - Marietta
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading program planning and control initiatives, developing integrated master schedules, and ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management standards in a dynamic defense contra...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$125K - $160K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing urban transit projects. As a Cost Control Manager, you'll oversee project controls, guide teams, and ensure accurate financial reporting, driving efficiency a...
2 days ago
Engineering Project Controller
$80K - $95K *
Transform project execution by developing and analyzing engineering schedules, resource plans, and performance data across multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery and effective collaboration amon...
2 weeks ago
Senior Construction Project Manager - Data Center Controls
$110K - $130K *
Advance your career by leading large-scale BMS and EPMS projects from inception to completion. Drive project success through effective management of scope, schedule, and financials while mentoring a t...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead large-scale, high-risk projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective planning, budgeting, and team management while navigating complex regulatory environments and stakeholder interacti...
1 week ago
Project Coordinator IV (Sustainability)
$117K - $122K *
Lead the charge in project coordination and financial management for sustainability initiatives, ensuring effective budget development and cost forecasting across various capital improvement projects...
1 week ago
$85K - $130K *
Optimize project schedules by collaborating with teams, utilizing MS Project, and ensuring timely updates. Support training and best practices while managing critical path and resource requirements fo...
1 month ago
$85K - $106K *
Unlock potential by coordinating manufacturing execution activities, ensuring seamless collaboration between Engineering, Operations, and Project Management for successful project delivery and product...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Project Manager- Construction Risk Management
$85K - $110K *
Oversee multiple construction risk management projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborate with teams and clients to manage scope, resolve issues, and maintain strong relationships thro...
3 weeks ago
Assistant Construction Project Manager
$100K - $125K *
Elevate project success by supporting Project Managers in all phases of design and construction. Collaborate with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure top-tier service delivery and effectiv...
3 days ago
Assistant Construction Project Manager
$100K - $120K *
Lead and manage K-12 construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget, quality, and risk standards while collaborating with clients and project teams to achieve project goals...
1 week ago
Utility-Scale Power & Renewables Project Manager
$140K - $220K *
Drive the success of utility-scale power and renewables projects by managing commercial, financial, and administrative aspects from turnover to closeout. Collaborate with Field Operations to mitigate...
3 weeks ago
Utility-Scale Power & Renewables Project Manager
$140K - $220K *
Lead utility-scale power projects by managing budgets, schedules, and customer relationships. Collaborate with field operations to ensure successful execution and closeout, while proactively addressin...
3 weeks ago
Utility-Scale Power & Renewables Project Manager
$140K - $220K *
Lead the charge in managing utility-scale power projects, ensuring commercial success and operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to mitigate risks, optimize budgets, and foster strong customer...
3 weeks ago
Utility-Scale Power & Renewables Project Manager
$140K - $220K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead utility-scale power projects, ensuring commercial success and fostering strong customer relationships. Drive project execution from start to finish while managing risks...
3 weeks ago
Utility-Scale Power & Renewables Project Manager
$140K - $220K *
Deliver impactful leadership in utility-scale power projects, overseeing commercial, financial, and administrative success from turnover to closeout. Collaborate with Field Operations to mitigate risk...
3 weeks ago
Utility-Scale Power & Renewables Project Manager
$140K - $220K *
Manage utility-scale power and renewables projects, ensuring commercial success from turnover to closeout. Collaborate with field operations, mitigate risks, and foster customer relationships while ov...
3 weeks ago
Utility-Scale Power & Renewables Project Manager
$140K - $220K *
Champion utility-scale projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring successful execution from preconstruction to closeout while fostering strong customer relationships and mitigating risk...
3 weeks ago
Utility-Scale Power & Renewables Project Manager
$140K - $220K *
Drive success in utility-scale power projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and fostering customer relationships. Ensure timely execution and profitability while navigating risks and enhancing o...
3 weeks ago
Utility-Scale Power & Renewables Project Manager
$140K - $220K *
Transform the utility-scale power landscape by leading complex projects from inception to closeout. Collaborate with teams to ensure financial success, mitigate risks, and foster strong customer relat...
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.