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.
$150K - $180K *
Partner with us to lead integrated project controls on major capital infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment across teams and driving data-driven decision-making for optimal project outcomes...
3 weeks ago
$154K - $194K *
Transform complex engineering projects by leading diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions on time and within budget, ensuring high-quality outcomes in dynamic environments. Drive strategic clien...
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Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction
$110K - $130K *
Drive the successful delivery of large-scale mission critical construction projects, managing stakeholders and ensuring compliance from preconstruction through closeout while fostering strong client r...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction
$140K - $170K *
Transform project delivery by managing large-scale construction initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives and enhance operational...
1 month ago
Senior Project Director, Defence Buildings
$147K - $195K *
Lead the strategic delivery of complex defence infrastructure projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams and enhancing client relationships across a national portfolio, while ensuring quality, cost, an...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Director, Defence Buildings
$147K - $195K *
Drive the strategic delivery of complex defence infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering client relationships across a national portfolio to enhance public value and oper...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Director, Defence Buildings
$147K - $195K *
Unlock potential by leading complex defence infrastructure projects nationwide. Drive strategic project delivery, manage multidisciplinary teams, and enhance client relationships while ensuring high-q...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Director, Defence Buildings
$147K - $195K *
Lead the strategic delivery of complex defence infrastructure projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams and enhancing client relationships across a national portfolio, while ensuring quality, risk man...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to create innovative architectural specifications. Collaborate on high-profile projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring others in a suppo...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Empower your career by joining a dynamic team as a Specifications Writer, where you'll lead high-profile projects, produce detailed project manuals, and serve as a technical resource, ensuring excelle...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Champion the management of complex nuclear decontamination projects, leading a multi-disciplinary team to ensure compliance with contract terms, optimize performance, and achieve project objectives th...
1 month ago
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to executing complex projects in secure environments. You'll manage facilities and infrastructure initiatives, ensuring compliance and operational readiness while collabor...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Controller - Power Infrastructure - Primavera Planning and Scheduling Manager
$114K - $190K *
Transform project execution as a Senior Project Controller, leading complex schedules and ensuring timely delivery across major infrastructure projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams...
Yesterday
Senior Project Manager, Electricity Capital Project Delivery
$123K - $144K *
Collaborate to drive compliance readiness and standards development for NERC regulations, ensuring sustainable adherence across the organization while influencing regulatory requirements and managing...
6 days ago
Associate Program Manager - Data Center Construction
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's vital to managing and organizing technical due diligence for high-stakes data center projects. Drive project success by supporting a portfolio of deals and progressively take owners...
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Associate Program Manager - Data Center Construction
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving efficiency in technical due diligence for data center projects. You'll support deal organization, manage risks, and progressively take ownership of workstreams, ensuring smo...
Today
Commercial Director - Program Management
$175K - $210K *
Champion the commercial strategy and governance of major Programs, ensuring alignment among stakeholders to maximize value and performance through innovative delivery models and collaborative supply c...
Yesterday
$145K - $222K *
Deliver impactful leadership by managing multi-discipline nuclear projects, ensuring alignment across teams, and guiding successful execution from design to closeout while maintaining client relations...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform enterprise IT initiatives by leading complex projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely delivery. Drive project success through structured management practices while maintaining quali...
2 days ago
$115K - $125K *
Elevate production operations by monitoring and supporting critical processes, troubleshooting issues, and driving automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and reliable exe...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in managing complex engineering projects, ensuring design and development of mechanical subsystems for a pioneering commercial space station. Collaborate cross-functionally while mento...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize project outcomes by leading complex engineering initiatives, ensuring compliance with NASA standards, and managing cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for advanced spacesui...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead complex engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring compliance with NASA standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and deliver high-quality results in a fast...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and maintaining cl...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Variable Team
$125K - $140K *
Take ownership of project management for real estate initiatives, guiding projects from conception to completion. Collaborate with clients to develop plans, manage resources, and ensure quality delive...
Reposted 2 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.