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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$165K - $200K *

Elevate project performance by leading project controls for major clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize schedules, budgets, and quality standards while mentoring others in best...

1 week ago

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

$68K - $113K *

Lead project coordination efforts by ensuring effective communication and management of materials, schedules, and documentation. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and enhance project effi...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Manage large-scale engineering and construction projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration in a complex environment...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Program Controls, overseeing project governance and performance management. Manage a skilled team to ensure effective execution of scope, schedule, and cost objectives acr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $175K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation infrastructure by managing construction projects across the MidAtlantic. Your expertise will drive cost estimates, schedules, and compliance, en...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading transportation construction projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency through cost estimation, scheduling, and quality control. Collaborate with clients and teams to del...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $175K *

Support transportation infrastructure projects by delivering cost estimates, schedules, and compliance oversight. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure project success while maintaining accurat...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $116K *

Unlock potential by leading a team of Program Control Analysts, guiding project execution, managing schedules, and ensuring quality oversight across diverse task orders in development, production, and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing network infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders and contractors. Drive project deliverables while maintaining high standards of safety...

2 weeks ago

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

$155K - $185K *

Help us oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with federal standards. Lead reporting processes, manage general ledger functions, and mentor accounting staff while driving operational exce...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$194K - $280K *

Drive the future of rail transit by leading a multi-billion-dollar CBTC program, overseeing project management, integration, and stakeholder collaboration in a dynamic 24/7 environment, ensuring succe...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in executing planning support for MARFORPAC G-5, ensuring timely delivery of decision-ready materials across the Joint Planning and Execution Community. Drive coordination and maintain...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of energy by leading major onsite generation projects. Manage cross-functional teams and EPC contractors to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and safe project delivery while exceeding c...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing project efficiency and financial accuracy. As a Senior Project Analyst, you'll support leadership and manage billing operations across multiple projects, ensu...

1 month ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize Material Resource Planning (MRP) activities, ensuring alignment of resources and schedules with critical milestones. Collaborate across manufacturing and supply chain t...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by executing Material Resource Planning (MRP) activities, ensuring alignment of resources with critical milestones. Collaborate across manufacturing, supply chain, and operations t...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $165K *

Transform the landscape of energy management by leading impactful projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation across diverse industries. You will mentor teams and manage client r...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career as a Project Scheduler, driving successful project delivery through expert analysis of CPM schedules and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in the construction engineering...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Engage in impactful construction scheduling, collaborating with teams to analyze and optimize project timelines. Leverage your expertise to identify risks, enhance reporting, and drive project success...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the execution of complex engineering projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards while managing stakeholder communications and mitigating risks for successful project...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$136K - $188K *

Lead complex capital projects up to $150M while optimizing resources, managing stakeholder communications, and ensuring project compliance and safety. Build high-performance teams, enhance best practi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by managing large-scale construction projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and ensuring compliance while driving best practices and strategic improvements across mul...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $155K *

Lead the charge in managing complex infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and collaboration among stakeholders while maintaining budget and schedule. Drive project success through effective com...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance and excellence through effective stakeholder collaboration, strategic oversight, and continuous process improvement t...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Champion large-scale construction projects by managing stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and driving best practices. Oversee multiple projects, enhance processes, and foster client relationships to a...

3 weeks ago

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

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.