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.
Sr Advanced Program Performance Management Cost & Schedule Analyst (PPM / EVM)
$130K - $140K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of advanced technologies, leading cost and schedule management for critical engineering programs. Leverage your expertise to drive performance and innovation in a c...
3 days ago
$99K - $149K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project costs and controls. Leverage your expertise in cost management to support construction and estimating teams, ensuring compliance and enhancing projec...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $125K *
Tackle project management challenges by supporting construction teams, coordinating activities, and ensuring quality standards. Contribute to efficient execution and financial targets while fostering...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to financial oversight and cost control across diverse engineering projects. Collaborate with project teams to develop expense plans, forecast costs, and ensure accurate b...
Today
Instrumentation & Monitoring Quality Assurance Lead
$93K - $139K *
Join us to lead the I&M Quality Assurance function, ensuring data integrity and engineering responses during construction. Oversee monitoring systems, trigger events, and audits while collaborating wi...
2 weeks ago
Integrated Risk Management Specialist
$90K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing risk management strategies for NAVWAR. Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute high-impact programs while leveraging Agile methodologies...
3 weeks ago
Construction Scheduler II/III - Vertical Construction
$120K - $150K *
Manage and enhance project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6, ensuring timely updates and performance analysis. Collaborate with teams to assess risks, maintain standards, and support senior staff i...
2 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Take ownership of high-impact projects for key accounts, driving timelines and budgets while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction through...
Reposted 1 week ago
Facilities Project Control Analyst
$69K - $100K *
Manage and coordinate complex Facilities projects, ensuring effective planning, execution, and closeout. Utilize critical thinking to identify risks and develop solutions, while overseeing timelines...
2 weeks ago
Assistant Project Manager (Mission Critical)
$86K - $112K *
Drive project success by supporting the Project Manager with scheduling, cost management, and compliance while maintaining client relations throughout the project lifecycle. Leverage your estimation e...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Design Execution Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing design activities for Hyperscale Data Center projects. Collaborate with stakeholders, coordinate design efforts, and ensure seamless communication throughout all phases unt...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager, Electrical Construction
$110K - $130K *
Lead and manage large-scale electrical construction projects; ensure timely delivery while optimizing safety, quality, and cost. Develop relationships with clients and teams to achieve project success...
Reposted yesterday
Project Manager - Power Delivery
$110K - $130K *
Lead high-impact Power Delivery projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Manage project lifecycle from proposal to closeout, fostering strong relationships and adhering to safe...
Yesterday
Project Manager - Power Delivery
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team as a Power Delivery Project Manager, leading complex EHV Transmission and Substation projects. Drive project success through strategic oversight, client engagement, and adherence t...
Yesterday
Project Manager - Power Delivery
$100K - $120K *
Empower project success by leading EHV Transmission and Substation initiatives, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction while managing financial and technical aspects across multiple project...
Yesterday
Project Manager - Power Delivery
$110K - $130K *
Oversee complex Power Delivery projects, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and financial standards while fostering client relationships and leading project teams through all phases of execution a...
Yesterday
Project Manager - Power Delivery
$110K - $130K *
Champion the management of power distribution projects, ensuring technical execution, financial performance, and client satisfaction. Lead cross-functional teams through all project phases while adher...
1 week ago
Project Manager - Power Delivery
$110K - $130K *
Engage with a dynamic team to oversee power distribution projects, ensuring compliance and excellence in execution. Manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while driving innovation in util...
1 week ago
Project Manager - Power Delivery
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by leading Power Delivery projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams in a dynamic utility environ...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Power Delivery
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in delivering Power Delivery projects, overseeing cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution, compliance, and client satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and qual...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Power Delivery
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's delivering innovative Power Delivery projects, overseeing project management from initiation to closeout. Lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while dr...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Power Delivery
$95K - $115K *
Advance your career by leading Power Delivery projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams while driving compliance and safety...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Power Delivery
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's driving impactful Power Delivery projects, overseeing project management from initiation to closeout. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional results...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Power Delivery
$100K - $120K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead Power Delivery projects, ensuring successful execution from initiation to closeout. Drive project performance, manage budgets, and maintain client satis...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Power Delivery
$100K - $120K *
Optimize project delivery in Power Delivery management, overseeing budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and excellence in electric transmission...
3 weeks 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.