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.
$103K - $181K *
Lead the integration of engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects. Ensure technical excellence, manage procurement, and coordinate interdisciplinary teams to meet client criteria a...
3 weeks ago
$103K - $181K *
Lead the integration of engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with standards while managing resources and timelines effectively...
3 weeks ago
$103K - $181K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering by integrating project elements, ensuring technical excellence, and driving successful outcomes in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will be ke...
3 weeks ago
$103K - $181K *
Empower project success by integrating engineering, budget, and scheduling aspects for medium-sized projects. Ensure technical excellence and coordinate interdisciplinary teams to meet client criteria...
3 weeks ago
$103K - $181K *
Join us to integrate engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects, ensuring technical excellence and effective coordination across disciplines while supporting project management and...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Unlock your potential as a Supply Planner, bridging demand and manufacturing to optimize supply chain performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop actionable plans that meet customer needs w...
1 week ago
Urban Design & Streetscape Project Manager
$88K - $105K *
Transform vibrant communities by leading urban design and streetscape projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams from concept to construction, enhancing mobility and quality of life through innovative p...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Elevate your career by managing multidisciplinary projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. Collaborate with teams to drive growth and deliver su...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $135K *
Manage and lead multi-discipline teams through project phases, ensuring quality and adherence to budget and schedule while driving program success in the energy sector. Collaborate with stakeholders t...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $135K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by leading multi-discipline projects. You'll drive program management excellence, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Unlock potential by managing diverse capital projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with clients, oversee project financials, and ensure high-quality delivery while implementing effective...
6 days ago
Technical Specifications Coordinator
$100K - $120K *
Reimagine technical specifications across the High-Speed Rail programme. Lead the development, coordination, and quality assurance of specifications, ensuring consistency and compliance while collabor...
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$88K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team to lead Project Management/Construction services for educational projects in California. Ensure compliance, manage risks, and oversee contractor activities while fostering effectiv...
Reposted 3 days ago
Principal Technical Project Manager
$120K - $145K *
Empower innovation as a Technical Project Manager, guiding Agile teams to deliver impactful solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage risks, and drive project success through strategic planning...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Support the execution of technical projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes for food retail customers while...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that coordinates and executes technical projects, ensuring successful delivery for food retail customers. Collaborate with various departments to manage project scope, schedule, and budget...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing technical projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the execution of small to mid-size technical projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service to food retail c...
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$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading strategic programs for the Sales team, ensuring alignment between commercial strategy and system design. Drive impactful CPQ implementations and enhance customer-facing pro...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Drive project success by managing fire and life safety system installations, ensuring compliance with budgets and codes while leading teams and maintaining client relationships for seamless execution...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $108K *
Lead multiple retail commercial projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Oversee contract negotiations, manage schedules, and maintain strong owner relations while driving projects from concept...
2 days ago
QA Specialist - Program Quality (Journeyman)
$80K - $95K *
Advance your career by ensuring quality in software and program deliverables. Collaborate with teams to execute quality management plans, conduct thorough testing, and drive continuous improvement in...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager, Overhead Contact System
$110K - $130K *
Empower progress by managing the delivery of 25kV AC railway electrification systems, overseeing design, procurement, and operational handover while ensuring safety and compliance across multidiscipli...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion the development and implementation of training programs that enhance workforce readiness and support governance frameworks, ensuring effective adoption of new processes and continuous improve...
5 days ago
$85K - $115K *
Contribute to effective program operations by leading oversight of grant recipients, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and Head Start standards, and driving quality improvements to enhance...
Reposted 3 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.