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.

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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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$78K - $91K *

Optimize project delivery by managing document control and ensuring compliance throughout the construction lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to maintain accurate records and support project coordinati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $150K *

Contribute to project management success by coordinating construction activities, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards while tracking progress and...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $133K *

Oversee multiple concurrent building projects, managing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success while maintaining client communication...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead impactful construction materials projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring staff and fostering client relationships. Drive operational excellence and contribute to project success...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality construction materials testing and inspections. Lead impactful projects, mentor junior staff, and strengthen client relationships while ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative municipal infrastructure projects. Lead planning, design, and execution while managing client relationships and multidisciplinary teams to enhance...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project success by managing complex initiatives, ensuring client satisfaction, and overseeing financial and safety aspects. Collaborate with teams to drive results and foster a culture of exce...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Advance military readiness by leading a dynamic team providing essential counseling and support services. Drive program effectiveness and ensure quality service delivery for military families, enhanci...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing the MFLC Program, ensuring high-quality counseling services for military personnel and families. Oversee contract execution, workforce management, and program effectiveness...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead complex Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls projects, managing multidisciplinary teams while fostering client relationships and driving business development. Your expertise will gui...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $165K *

Drive your career by leading structural asset management for critical infrastructure. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, compliance, and optimal performance of bridges and othe...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $281K *

Elevate your career by managing a transformative warehouse modernization initiative. Oversee complex projects that integrate infrastructure and technology across multiple sites, ensuring operational r...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $160K *

Transform energy efficiency initiatives by managing the Project Expeditor Program, ensuring vendor performance and customer satisfaction while driving continuous improvement and achieving energy-savin...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering high-quality design-build projects. Oversee project management, from estimating to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to safety and qualit...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform process control systems through programming and operations. Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to enhance system performance and implement improvements while ens...

Vanderhoof, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career by leveraging your expertise in governance, risk, and controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational effectiveness and ensure compliance within a dynam...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Drive compliance and excellence in NDE processes, directing quality programs, training, and technical guidance for inspections, while managing regulatory adherence and non-conformance resolutions with...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Lead mission-critical projects in Cyber, Security, & Intel, ensuring successful delivery through Agile methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance national security and intellige...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading complex municipal water and wastewater projects. You'll oversee construction management, cultivate client relationships, and drive business development in the Houston region...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of large-scale data center projects, coordinating teams and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while optimizing project deliverables and timelines in a fast-paced...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer in technical writing, leading a team to develop quality documents in a dynamic setting. Drive collaboration, manage multiple projects, and deliver high-standard communication products while me...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $148K *

Lead and execute engineering projects in automation and controls, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Oversee project scope, budget, and timelines while driving innovation in manufacturing pr...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $148K *

Lead the charge in executing innovative engineering projects, overseeing all phases from ideation to closure. Collaborate across teams to enhance automation and digital systems, ensuring competitive a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $148K *

Execute comprehensive project planning and execution in controls, automation, and digital systems, ensuring alignment with engineering standards while leading cross-functional teams to deliver competi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$113K - $165K *

Champion cross-functional project teams through complex product development, ensuring alignment with schedules, budget, and quality. Drive strategic initiatives and continuous improvement within globa...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.