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 *
Shape the future of construction by transforming project plans into actionable field activities. In this pivotal role, you'll enhance workforce productivity and ensure successful project delivery thro...
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District Planning Senior Specialist
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Unlock your potential by managing large-scale electrical distribution projects, ensuring compliance and reliability while collaborating with diverse teams to meet customer needs and industry standards...
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Utilities Planner/subcontract Coordinator
$90K - $100K *
Champion a collaborative environment as you coordinate vendor relations, manage schedules, and ensure seamless operations in facility maintenance. Leverage your interpersonal skills to deliver effecti...
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$85K - $102K *
Lead impactful community projects from concept to construction, managing multidisciplinary teams while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence. Foster strong client relationships and drive in...
6 days ago
Lead Professional, Project Management
$88K - $124K *
Manage and oversee environmental projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality results. Collaborate with teams and clients, addressing complex challenges while mentoring early career professionals in...
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Senior Traffic Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading complex traffic engineering projects, managing all phases from planning to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensu...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Engage in project management excellence by coordinating activities, tracking deliverables, and ensuring financial accuracy across diverse projects, from inception to closeout, while collaborating with...
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Intermediate Process Automation & Controls Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Accelerate progress at the intersection of engineering and consulting, leveraging your 3-8 years of experience in process automation and controls to drive impactful projects across diverse sectors whi...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager - Federal Projects
$145K - $160K *
Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders, oversee budgets, and implement effective strate...
2 days ago
$62K - $104K *
Unlock your potential as you support project administration and office management, coordinating activities across departments while ensuring efficient document control and procurement processes. Join...
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$119K - $174K *
Lead architectural projects for the US Postal Service, leveraging your expertise to manage design teams, ensure quality control, and foster client relationships while driving project success across va...
6 days ago
$119K - $174K *
Lead architectural projects for the US Postal Service, applying design techniques and managing teams. Collaborate with clients, conduct inspections, and ensure quality control while leveraging your ex...
6 days ago
$119K - $174K *
Manage architectural projects for the US Postal Service, applying design techniques and leading teams. Engage with clients, conduct inspections, and ensure quality control while leveraging your expert...
6 days ago
$119K - $174K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of architecture by managing diverse projects for the US Postal Service. Leverage your expertise to lead design efforts, ensure quality, and foster client relation...
6 days ago
$119K - $174K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of architecture by managing diverse projects for the US Postal Service. Leverage your expertise to lead design efforts, ensure quality, and foster client relation...
6 days ago
$119K - $174K *
Unlock your potential by leading architectural projects for the US Postal Service. Collaborate with clients, manage design teams, and apply your expertise in REVIT to deliver innovative solutions acro...
6 days ago
$119K - $174K *
Join a dynamic team to lead architectural projects for the US Postal Service, applying your expertise in design and project management. Collaborate with clients and guide design teams while ensuring q...
6 days ago
$119K - $174K *
Drive impactful architectural projects by leveraging your expertise in design and project management. Collaborate with clients and lead teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring quality and...
6 days ago
$119K - $174K *
Elevate your career by managing diverse architectural projects for the US Postal Service. Lead design teams, ensure quality control, and leverage client relationships to drive success in a dynamic env...
6 days ago
$125K - $225K *
Drive success by identifying and mitigating risks in multi-million dollar civil infrastructure projects, ensuring operational stability and capital protection through strategic risk management and qua...
2 days ago
Contract Administrator / Procurement (Document Control)
$80K - $95K *
Empower project success by managing document control processes for major construction initiatives. Ensure efficient information flow, oversee documentation workflows, and train team members to maintai...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager, Traction Power (PDS)
$160K - $240K *
Drive your career with a pivotal role managing electrical systems across project lifecycles, ensuring successful delivery of traction power and infrastructure projects through design, construction, an...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by managing project budgets and costs for large construction initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial targets are met, providing insights and reports t...
2 days ago
Technical Director - Instrumentation & Controls
$120K - $145K *
Drive your career forward by leading instrumentation and control design for power generation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success while managing budgets and tim...
1 week ago
Technical Director - Instrumentation & Controls
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in developing instrumentation and control designs for power generation projects, coordinating multi-discipline teams, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective project managem...
1 week 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.