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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$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

$175K - $200K *

Lead project planning and scheduling for North American construction delivery, establishing standards and governance. Build a high-performing team to drive schedule optimization, execution, and cross...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing all phases of construction, from pre-construction to closeout. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure projects meet design, budget, and quality stand...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower transportation infrastructure projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex contracts, and serving as the primary client liaison to ensure successful project delivery and clien...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with a dynamic team to manage GIS data, conduct geospatial analysis, and develop cartographic products for the Marine Corps, ensuring high-quality technical support a...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the construction management team as the Owner's Representative for a major airport terminal project, ensuring compliance, quality, and safety throughout all phases of construction and closeout...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize project delivery by managing medium-large IT projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timelines while fostering collaboration across teams and maintaining high-quality project doc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$98K - $105K *

Support project performance by coordinating cost, schedule, and technical activities across engineering, production, and finance. Ensure effective integration and reporting for projects valued from $5...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Develop advanced control strategies and integrate innovative automation solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring high performance standards in pipeline operations...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced control strategies for pipeline automation, integrating cutting-edge algorithms with industrial systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contr...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to stabilizing complex IT incidents and enhancing system reliability. Leverage your expertise in server, network, and application support to mentor others and drive improv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Manage and deliver Digital Services projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, scope, budget, and quality standards. Lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate vendor activities, and facilitate g...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading Digital Services projects that drive business success. Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure project delivery within scope and budget, and foster strong stakeholder rel...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading complex defense programs, managing budgets, schedules, and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery of contracts while foster...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful projects by leading teams to deliver energy-efficient solutions, fostering client relationships, and ensuring project success from conception to occupancy while navigating complex chal...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading power systems engineering for transmission protection. Drive compliance, enhance reliability, and guide teams in innovative solutions to shape the future of energy with adv...

Austin, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$59K - $122K *

Optimize procurement processes by conducting market research, developing specifications, and managing contract files. Ensure compliance with federal regulations while procuring IT-related goods and se...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining industrial control systems by leading the design, planning, and implementation of automated solutions across diverse sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to...

1 month ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Champion your project management skills by leading multiple digital projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with a dynamic team. Drive accountability and enhance pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$139K - $258K *

Optimize project success by leading Project Controls initiatives, ensuring effective planning, execution, and team coordination for medium to large projects while collaborating with stakeholders to dr...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful projects in the electric grid sector, overseeing diverse HV, MV, LV, and underground transmission lines while managing team dynamics and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful pro...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional projects from planning to closeout. Drive accountability, manage risks, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives while fostering collaborati...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $160K *

Drive project success through effective scheduling, cost control, and reporting for large-scale EPC and nuclear projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage advanced tools to ensure...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $141K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team in managing complex projects, ensuring quality deliverables, and fostering strong client relationships while driving operational excellence and collaborat...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

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.