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.
Senior Planner, Capital Project Planning
$97K - $114K *
Optimize construction plans and schedules for electric distribution projects, ensuring timely, budget-compliant execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excelle...
6 days ago
$85K - $120K *
Lead and manage land development projects from concept to construction, collaborating with clients and teams. This role requires strong project management skills and offers opportunities for professio...
2 weeks ago
Senior Commissioning/Validation Specialist
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in commissioning and validation for bio-pharmaceutical facilities, ensuring compliance with design specifications and regulatory standards. Collaborate on diverse projects across North...
3 days ago
Senior Commissioning/Validation Specialist
$100K - $120K *
Contribute to the commissioning and validation of bio-pharmaceutical facilities, ensuring compliance with design and regulatory standards. Engage in diverse projects across North America, enhancing yo...
3 days ago
Senior Commissioning/Validation Specialist
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that oversees commissioning and validation for bio-pharmaceutical facilities, ensuring compliance with design and regulatory standards. Engage in diverse projects across North America, enh...
3 days ago
Senior Commissioning/Validation Specialist
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential in commissioning and validation by ensuring compliance and performance of bio-pharmaceutical facilities. Collaborate on diverse projects across North America, driving quality and effi...
3 days ago
Senior Commissioning/Validation Specialist
$110K - $130K *
Lead diverse commissioning and validation projects, ensuring compliance with design and regulatory standards in bio-pharmaceutical and nutraceutical facilities. Collaborate with teams to deliver quali...
3 days ago
$135K - $185K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex transit capital projects. Lead planning, coordination, and execution while managing scope, budget, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful ou...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by establishing robust project governance and integrated planning across multiple workstreams. Drive alignment, manage risks, and deliver concise reporting to ensure successful progra...
Yesterday
$88K - $105K *
Transform the future of construction by providing expert BIM administration and coordination. Collaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality models and documentation, ensuring efficient VDC pr...
1 week ago
$82K - $122K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful projects by coordinating activities, tracking resources, and ensuring timely execution. Your role will bridge communication between project manage...
6 days ago
$82K - $122K *
Manage diverse projects from inception to completion, coordinating between teams and stakeholders. Ensure timely deliverables, track resources, and support financial oversight while fostering collabor...
4 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager, Construction Management
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of transportation construction by leading project teams, ensuring compliance, and managing client relationships. Oversee multiple projects while providing strategic guidance and safet...
2 days ago
Senior Project Manager, Construction Management
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Manager, leading heavy civil transportation projects. Oversee construction teams, ensure compliance, and drive project success while fostering client relation...
2 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to executing Fishing and Intervention operations at wellsites. Leverage your expertise in drilling and workover rigs while ensuring compliance with safety and quality stan...
Reposted yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Unlock your potential by leading Fishing and Intervention operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing expert support in complex well interventions while mentoring new personne...
2 weeks ago
Senior Industrial Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Empower project success as you lead multidiscipline teams through complex project lifecycles, ensuring timely deliverables while maintaining strong client relationships and adhering to budget constrai...
Reposted 1 week ago
Program Controls and Scheduling Lead
$110K - $130K *
Lead integrated planning and scheduling for a multi-project capital program, ensuring effective progress measurement, forecasting, and executive reporting to drive project success and alignment across...
Yesterday
$85K - $102K *
Drive project success by leading planning sessions, coordinating teams, and managing schedules. Ensure timely delivery and optimize processes while maintaining stakeholder relationships and overseeing...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and cross-functional collaboration while optimizing processes and maintaining stakeholder relationships for successful outcomes...
1 week ago
Sr. Construction Contract Specialist
$100K - $120K *
Lead the acquisition and contract management for federal construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting clients through all phases of the procurement lifecycle. Drive strat...
1 week ago
Senior VDC Specialist - Federal
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by leading model-based coordination for diverse construction projects. Collaborate with project teams to resolve conflicts, enhance constructability, and ensure seamless execution...
2 days ago
Senior VDC Specialist - Federal
$88K - $105K *
Champion model-based coordination for construction projects, ensuring seamless collaboration among teams. Leverage technical expertise to resolve conflicts, enhance constructability, and drive project...
2 days ago
QA Specialist – Program Quality (Journeyman)
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through rigorous testing and quality assurance. This role involves validating program deliverables, managing defects, and ensuring compliance...
3 weeks ago
Building Engineering Project Manager
$100K - $120K *
Drive project success by managing multi-disciplinary teams in delivering data center and mission-critical facilities. Engage clients and enhance HDR's reputation while ensuring quality, budget, and sc...
6 days 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.