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.
$95K - $120K *
Lead project operations by supporting the Project Manager in contract execution, ensuring compliance with performance standards and customer expectations while fostering a collaborative work environme...
4 weeks ago
Architectural/Construction Sr. Project Manager & Field Manager
$100K - $120K *
Drive large-scale architectural projects by managing budgets, schedules, and safety regulations. Lead teams with strong problem-solving skills while ensuring compliance on-site. Collaborate effectivel...
Reposted 6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform bioprocessing by executing cGMP manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and supporting innovative projects in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across teams to...
1 week ago
$69K - $93K *
Join us in a pivotal role supporting project coordination and administration for engineering teams. You'll manage schedules, maintain records, and enhance communication to ensure effective project exe...
3 days ago
Security Control Assurance Lead
$110K - $130K *
Transform security control assurance by engineering automated testing and monitoring solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cybersecurity visibility and reduce manual efforts wh...
2 weeks ago
Radiological Control Program Specialist
$78K - $117K *
Join us to provide comprehensive administrative support for Radiological Control, ensuring effective records management, procedure oversight, and action tracking while promoting a culture of safety an...
1 week ago
Senior Project Support Specialist - Earth Science Division, NASA HQ
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of Earth Science by providing expert project support, coordinating executive operations, and enhancing organizational efficiency within a dynamic federal environment. Collaborate with...
2 weeks ago
Senior Contract Acquisition Support Specialist
$135K - $175K *
Manage and lead the acquisition contract support team for Navy programs, ensuring effective execution of contractual actions and collaboration with stakeholders to meet program objectives and mileston...
2 weeks ago
Construction Project Controls Audit & Reporting Analyst
$100K - $120K *
Transform project controls audits by leveraging data analytics and business intelligence to enhance reporting accuracy and visibility across construction projects, while collaborating with IT and proj...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager, Mission Critical Buildings
$104K - $138K *
Join a dynamic team to lead complex projects in mission critical and data center environments. Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts from planning to close-out, ensuring successful delivery and stakeho...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager, Mission Critical Buildings
$104K - $138K *
Unlock potential by leading complex projects in mission critical and data center environments. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage all phases from planning to close-out, ensuring predictable...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager, Mission Critical Buildings
$104K - $138K *
Transform your career by leading complex projects in mission critical and data center environments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery from planning to close-out, d...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager, Mission Critical Buildings
$104K - $138K *
Drive the successful delivery of complex mission critical and data center projects by coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring predictable outcomes from plann...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead a project team to deliver complex assignments, ensuring client satisfaction and managing profit and loss. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project goals while adhering to compliance and q...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead complex projects from planning to delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and managing profit and loss. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve project goals while adhe...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform the future of refinery projects by leading capital initiatives, ensuring safety, cost efficiency, and timely delivery while managing multiple projects across various phases and collaborating...
1 month ago
Transmission Line, Project Manager
$90K - $110K *
Optimize project delivery as a dynamic Project Manager overseeing EPCM projects, collaborating with engineers and clients to meet strategic goals while ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standar...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Associate Project Manager - Nuclear
$100K - $152K *
Lead the charge in managing multidisciplinary nuclear projects, ensuring high-quality execution, timely delivery, and adherence to financial requirements while coordinating with diverse teams and stak...
1 week ago
$124K - $135K *
Lead the charge in troubleshooting and supporting PLC-based control systems. Utilize Siemens platforms to diagnose issues impacting critical infrastructure in a high-availability environment, ensuring...
6 days ago
$108K - $130K *
Unlock potential by serving as a key Agile Product Support SME, bridging operational leaders and technical teams. Drive JFN initiatives through expert guidance on Agile processes and optimize project...
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$110K - $130K *
Join us to drive Agile process implementation and optimize project management tools for the Joint Fires Network Program. Collaborate with leaders and technical teams to ensure mission requirements are...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Program & Contracts Management
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's driving strategic commercial proposals and managing complex bids. Leverage your expertise in contract management and project coordination to engage with customers and internal stake...
1 week ago
Project Manager - Capital Projects
$100K - $150K *
Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, overseeing complex capital projects from planning to closeout. Collaborate with diverse teams, driving accountability and structure, while safeguarding clie...
Reposted 1 week ago
$108K - $130K *
Transform airport projects by managing design, compliance, and execution for federal and state-funded improvements, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to standards while collaborating with diverse...
4 weeks ago
Principal/Senior Capital Project Sourcing Specialist - EPC Contracting
$112K - $159K *
Join a team that's leading large-scale EPC sourcing strategies, driving negotiations, and managing contracts. Leverage your expertise to optimize project delivery, ensuring value and compliance in sup...
Reposted 1 week 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.