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.

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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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$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by leading planning and scheduling efforts across complex initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate timelines, resource allocation, and continuous improvement in...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in planning and scheduling complex projects, ensuring timely updates and resource management while mentoring junior team members and fostering collaboration across project teams...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality technology projects on time and within budget. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead client engagements, manage project execution, and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Oversee integrated assessments of critical mission systems to ensure operational continuity and survivability against diverse threats, while traveling to key defense locations both domestically and in...

Yesterday

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

$69K - $138K *

Optimize work control processes by developing detailed work packages for equipment modifications, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency and mi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $95K *

Join the team as a Retirement & Savings Programs Specialist, driving the administration and enhancement of employee benefits programs. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and optimize...

2 weeks ago

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

$68K - $113K *

Join a team that's centered on managing contracts effectively, ensuring compliance and fostering stakeholder relationships. Utilize your expertise to negotiate, draft, and administer contracts while s...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving advanced Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare projects. This role focuses on planning, executing, and delivering systems engineering solutions while ensuring operatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join our team to lead critical systems engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and operational readiness of advanced Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare capabilities. Drive collaboratio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K *

Transform facility planning by optimizing space utilization and managing projects. Lead all phases of maintenance and modifications, ensuring efficiency and adherence to budgets while acting as the pr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex systems engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive mission success and enhance Signa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $141K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading project execution and coordinating diverse teams to achieve mission objectives. Utilize your expertise to manage resources, resolve issues, and suppor...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $179K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering mission-critical projects by leading diverse teams, managing resources, and ensuring timely execution while supporting customer KPIs and resolving operationa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project controls processes and resources to ensure successful project delivery, focusing on cost, schedule, and documentation. Lead and mentor teams while driving continuous improvement and e...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $119K *

Optimize production processes and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery of flight and ground hardware while maintainin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive success in major IT programs by leading planning, execution, and resource management. Collaborate with teams to ensure technical milestones and budgets are met, while fostering innovation and st...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform infrastructure communications by managing complex systems from design to operational handover. Oversee project scope, budget, and contractor performance while ensuring regulatory compliance...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Accelerate the delivery of cutting-edge satellite electronics by leading program activities, managing resources, and ensuring quality and performance standards are met. Drive innovation and accountabi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $185K *

Join a team that's leading complex capital programs for diverse clients. Drive project delivery from planning to closeout, ensuring client satisfaction and team performance while mentoring future lead...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$97K - $121K *

Drive project controls for major capital initiatives, ensuring effective cost, schedule, and risk management. Lead operations within the Delivery Department to support complex projects and enhance org...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $119K *

Lead project controls initiatives to enhance efficiency in managing costs, schedules, and risks for complex capital projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective operations and reporting within...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$148K - $175K *

Advance project controls delivery across multiple initiatives, balancing technical leadership with team oversight and client engagement to ensure successful project outcomes and strategic alignment...

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful water infrastructure projects from planning to construction, ensuring sustainable drinking water solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients while managing scope, b...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage complex drinking water infrastructure projects from planning to construction, ensuring quality, budget, and client satisfaction while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaini...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex drinking water infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and sustainability from planning through construction while fostering strong client relationships and coord...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.