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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$110K - $130K *

Pioneer critical construction management in a secure nuclear facility, overseeing budgets, schedules, and project deliverables while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards through effec...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$141K - $227K *

Unlock potential by overseeing complex contractor schedules, ensuring compliance and performance evaluation. Collaborate with project teams to analyze impacts, maintain accurate reporting, and drive p...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development and coordination of integrated master plans and schedules, ensuring alignment across functional groups. Monitor performance, manage risks, and facilitate program execution to ach...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of cloud and infrastructure projects, driving execution from planning to operational handoff. Collaborate with technical leads to ensure successful delivery, focusing on modernization...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K *

Optimize electrical systems by designing custom retrofits for vintage switchgear, collaborating with teams on testing and troubleshooting. Engage with customers on-site to ensure solutions meet qualit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K *

Support innovative electrical engineering solutions by designing custom retrofits and collaborating with teams to enhance existing systems, ensuring quality and reliability while developing your techn...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $243K *

Join a team that's leading the engineering delivery for complex mining projects, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective execution from feasibility through to commissioning. Collaborate across disci...

Yesterday

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

$68K - $102K *

Collaborate with project teams to support the installation and commissioning of building automation and HVAC systems. This entry-level role combines hands-on technical work with problem-solving in a d...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Lead utility-scale thermal generation projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with stakeholders, ensure project success and compliance, while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork. Dri...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $97K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring seamless communication and resource availability. Your role will enhance project efficiency and client satisfaction t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

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

$75K - $97K *

Lead the coordination of mechanical activities in construction projects, ensuring seamless execution from planning to field operations. Collaborate with teams to drive project success and explore grow...

Squamish, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Champion your career as you lead capital planning projects, manage client relationships, and mentor team members. Drive quality deliverables and exceed expectations in a collaborative, growth-oriented...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative capital planning and project management. Lead assessments, nurture client relationships, and mentor a talented team while delivering impactful solutions in a...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower government contract management by overseeing the full lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks while supporting internal stakeholders and government customers effectively...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $248K *

Lead the design and execution of innovative control systems for complex energy projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, integrate, and commission advanced SCADA and automation so...

6 days ago

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

$118K - $128K *

Manage and optimize multiple transmission land acquisition projects, coordinating with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely execution and compliance. Leverage your expertise to drive project success...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving project profitability and financial performance. As a financial partner, you'll support Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to lead municipal and transportation projects, utilizing your project management and engineering expertise to enhance infrastructure and promote sustainable community growth throug...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $228K *

Champion large-scale educational construction projects, leading teams to resolve complex issues, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with district policies while collaborating with key stakeholders...

3 weeks ago

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

$200K - $228K *

Advance your career by leading complex construction projects in the Education and Facilities Sector. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful project delivery while managing budgets, schedu...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Deliver impactful leadership in critical infrastructure projects, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence while fostering collaboration among diverse teams and stakeholders to enhance community...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead critical infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to shape community services while fostering a supportive team cult...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Help us lead large electric utility transmission projects through early planning, scoping, and delivery. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success while managing scope, schedule, and costs ef...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading large electric utility transmission projects. Drive early planning, manage complex challenges, and collaborate across teams to ensure successful project delivery while main...

Hartford, CTRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.