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 *

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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

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

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $110K *

Support our program management team by overseeing project operations, ensuring financial accuracy, and enhancing project execution through analytical skills and proactive problem-solving in a collabor...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring alignment with company values. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality results while managing timelines a...

4 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead project management initiatives to drive the development and commercialization of cellular therapies. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on-time, within sco...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $170K *

Lead project development and execution, ensuring technical excellence and client alignment. Manage scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating engineering and construction resources for successful...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $179K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced project controls initiatives, driving cost, schedule, and earned value management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project performance and deliv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by architecting methodologies to manage engineering changes, ensuring timely processing and collaboration between clients and internal teams for highly configurable products in a dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Help us transform product development by managing engineering changes efficiently. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure timely implementation of modifications, enhancing our highly co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic automation team, providing engineering support and solutions for industrial control systems. Collaborate on exciting projects while enhancing your skills in a sup...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $187K *

Lead project management efforts to support government programs, ensuring technical integration and strategic planning. Collaborate with teams to monitor performance, manage requirements, and provide e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Optimize procurement engineering processes by establishing technical and quality requirements for materials and contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing operational effic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $170K *

Engineer comprehensive construction schedules, ensuring alignment with project plans. Collaborate with contractors to identify discrepancies, maintain accurate progress reports, and develop mitigation...

2 weeks ago

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

$94K - $105K *

Transform supply chain processes by managing inventory, enhancing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and support emergency re...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Champion quality excellence by overseeing and implementing robust QA/QC systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards and project specifications while collaborating with diverse stakeholders thr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by overseeing environmental compliance for large-scale projects. Collaborate with regulatory agencies and project teams to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local permittin...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead capital programs, ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery of high-quality facilities. As a trusted advisor, you'll manage a diverse team and oversee project portfolios from planning...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic capture initiatives to drive growth across sectors, collaborating with teams to develop winning proposals and enhance competitive positioning in the Canadian market. Shape multidiscipli...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping major projects across Canada. In this strategic role, you'll lead capture strategies, collaborate with diverse teams, and drive growth initiatives for complex, high-value pu...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading a multi-billion dollar campus initiative, overseeing all aspects from planning to completion while fostering team development and client satisfaction...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead interdisciplinary teams to deliver impactful construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while maintaining strong client relationships and overseeing project execution f...

4 weeks ago

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

$156K - $229K *

Transform large-scale Chemicals & Fuels projects through strategic leadership, ensuring safety, compliance, and profitability while fostering a high-performance culture across all phases of project ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.