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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in engineering for the pre-FEED and FEED phases of a major power project, ensuring design integrity and compliance while managing contractor relationships and site data collection for...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead a multi-billion dollar campus project, overseeing project controls, team management, and client relationships. Drive project success from start-up to close-out while ensuring safety and quality s...

4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to manage large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance and excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders, track milestones, and enhance processes while delivering outstanding...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Advance project success by leading planning, scheduling, and coordination efforts. Ensure safety, quality control, and budget management while resolving issues and managing subcontractors effectively...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Oversee large-scale construction projects, managing stakeholders and ensuring compliance. Analyze milestones, monitor progress, and enhance project governance while fostering client relationships and...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance and excellence through effective stakeholder collaboration, milestone tracking, and strategic oversight to deliver ou...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $140K *

Innovate your career by managing diverse facilities projects, ensuring successful delivery from planning to completion while collaborating with clients and teams across New England. Drive strategic ob...

1 month ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead complex nuclear power generation projects, ensuring success in scope, safety, quality, and client satisfaction while driving business development and managing multi-disciplinary teams in a dynami...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading construction projects with expertise in management, coordination, and oversight. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, safety, and adherence to contract standards while...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining construction management by overseeing a major modernization project. Leverage your expertise to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while collaborating with diverse st...

2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive large-scale construction projects by managing stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional service. Oversee multiple projects, maintain governance, and foster client relationshi...

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

$115K - $163K *

Transform project delivery by leading complex construction initiatives, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion while fostering client relationships and guiding teams through all project phases from...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $163K *

Manage multiple high-value projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion while fostering client relationships and guiding teams through all project phases from estimation to execution...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive sustainability initiatives by coordinating project budgets, financial controls, and stakeholder collaboration. Support energy-related capital projects from planning to closeout, ensuring effecti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$99K - $120K *

Transform the future of design project management by leading BAS and EPMS projects for mission-critical facilities. Drive project success through effective coordination, risk management, and client en...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $170K *

Unlock potential by supervising fabrication activities, ensuring safety and quality standards while coordinating schedules and resources. Collaborate with teams to drive project success and maintain s...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $135K *

Lead the planning and execution of residential construction projects, managing budgets and schedules while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure high-quality outcomes for Columbia's housing portf...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Drive the successful delivery of multiple projects, leading teams to ensure scope, schedule, and budget adherence while managing client expectations and project health throughout the lifecycle...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive impactful construction materials testing projects by managing resources, mentoring staff, and ensuring timely, accurate reporting. Collaborate with teams to enhance engineering solutions while a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Join us to manage diverse OT Engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with quality standards while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and promoting safe...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $102K *

Drive project success by overseeing planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams and clients to foster relationships and achieve custo...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of project execution, ensuring safety, profitability, and c...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing complex commercial construction projects, ensuring timely completion within budget and quality standards while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and promotin...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Transform project outcomes by leading project controls for large initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, analyze KPIs, and drive efficiency. Provide technical guidance and mentor sta...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee document control and vendor data activities on high-profile projects, ensuring quality deliverables and effective communication with clients and project teams to ach...

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  •   8 - 10 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.