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.
$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
$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...
1 week ago
$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
$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
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving excellence in construction project management. Lead high-value projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance while collaborating with clients and contractors to achieve...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee MEP project management, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while coordinating with stakeholders and managing risks. Drive project success from inception to completion...
Yesterday
$110K - $135K *
Drive your career forward as a Senior Controls Engineer, leveraging extensive engineering expertise to lead complex projects, enhance manufacturing processes, and foster client relationships across di...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager, Engineering & Capital Projects
$140K - $180K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering projects. Lead complex capital projects from concept to completion, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative so...
3 weeks ago
$99K - $109K *
Lead critical projects by ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while managing teams and vendor relations. Prioritize safety and optimize labor relations to drive operational success and imple...
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$85K - $106K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing project execution for low to moderate complexity projects. Lead medium-sized teams, ensuring quality and financial goals are met while fostering collaboration...
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Operations Support Specialist 4 (Construction Oversight)
$95K - $115K *
Oversee construction operations and compliance in a radiological facility, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery of projects while adhering to regulatory standards and laboratory policies...
1 week ago
Construction Project Manager - City/State Programs
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in managing large-scale public-sector construction projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success while adhering to...
2 weeks ago
$120K *
Unlock potential by leading technical operations for ground systems and hardware processing. Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure timely execution of projects, enhancing safety and eff...
2 weeks ago
Distribution Protection Engineer
$107K - $183K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative electrical protection solutions for utility distribution systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance safety, reliability, and operational performance w...
3 weeks ago
Distribution Protection Engineer
$94K - $155K *
Shape the future of utility distribution systems by leading protection solutions. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance safety and reliability while tackling complex engineering challenges in...
3 weeks ago
Distribution Protection Engineer
$107K - $183K *
Drive impactful solutions by leading electrical protection projects for utility distribution systems. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance safety, reliability, and operational performance whi...
3 weeks ago
Distribution Protection Engineer
$94K - $155K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative protection solutions for utility distribution systems. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance safety and reliability while managing multiple projects in...
3 weeks ago
Distribution Protection Engineer
$107K - $183K *
Lead and support diverse projects for electric utility clients, focusing on distribution protection solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety, reliability, and performance in utility distrib...
3 weeks ago
Distribution Protection Engineer
$94K - $155K *
Transform utility distribution systems by leading protection solutions, collaborating with clients and teams to enhance safety and reliability. Drive complex projects, mentor engineers, and contribute...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in delivering major onsite generation projects, ensuring timely, budget-friendly execution while managing cross-functional teams and EPC contractors throughout the project lifecycle...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Manage end-to-end execution of major onsite generation projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead customer interactions to excee...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in delivering major onsite generation projects, ensuring timely, budget-friendly execution while managing cross-functional teams and EPC contractors throughout the project lifecycle...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Advance your career by leading major onsite generation projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery while managing cross-functional teams and EPC contractors throughout the project lifecycle...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Lead major onsite generation projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage EPC contractors to achiev...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Transform the future of control systems by leading projects, designing solutions, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful implementation and functionality of instrumentation and cont...
4 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.