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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$169K - $253K *

Accelerate program success by leading strategies, managing teams, and ensuring alignment with goals. Engage with stakeholders to optimize delivery while enhancing client satisfaction in a dynamic, col...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $181K *

Join a team that's passionate about crafting compelling narratives and strategic content. Leverage your storytelling skills to shape winning proposals and customer engagements in national security, dr...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$103K - $181K *

Empower teams by crafting compelling content that drives customer engagement and enhances win probability. Collaborate with experts to transform insights into strategic messaging for national security...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$103K - $181K *

Elevate your career by crafting compelling narratives that drive strategic wins. Collaborate with experts to transform insights into impactful content, enhancing customer engagement and proposal succe...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$113K - $165K *

Champion financial planning and analysis by coordinating reporting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights and enhance processes, ensuring al...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead the construction management function for the Faro Mine Remediation Project, ensuring safe, efficient project execution while overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and compliance with health and saf...

Faro, YTIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing contract administration for a major infrastructure program. This role involves ensuring compliance, managing contractor performance, and collaborating with v...

3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $125K *

Transform affordable housing development by leading project acquisition, financing, and management. Collaborate with senior staff to ensure timely execution on new constructions and rehabilitations wh...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$104K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence in project management. This role supports all accounting functions, ensuring cost control and compliance while driving project success through deta...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead financial management of capital projects, ensuring budget compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze performance, forecast costs, and provide insigh...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $165K *

Empower our finance team by coordinating planning, forecasting, and reporting activities. Drive financial insights and support business leaders to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency wi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing project management excellence through strategic oversight, governance, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering impactful pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$212K - $259K *

Advance large-scale rail projects by overseeing construction activities, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Lead teams to deliver successful outcomes...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to budget and schedule. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver successfu...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion the delivery of enterprise IT services for the U.S. Army, leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and IT operations while ensuring compliance with DoD stan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Manage and support the delivery of civil, architectural, and structural work on a large wastewater treatment project, ensuring compliance with budget, schedule, and quality standards while coordinatin...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing industrial construction projects, ensuring safety, budget, and schedule adherence across multiple sites in the Gulf Coast region. Foster client relationships while overseei...

Reposted yesterday

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

$120K - $140K *

Manage construction projects by collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and tracking milestones. Drive effective governance and processes while maintaining project standards and client r...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Transform project execution by maintaining essential controls, documentation, and tracking commitments for data center projects. Collaborate with construction teams to ensure organizational efficiency...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to lead mechanical construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and safety. Drive project success through effective management, collaboration, and innovative solutions while fos...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing mechanical construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, safety, and budget adherence while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams to achieve exceptional...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex healthcare construction projects from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction and team collaboration while driving project success and...

4 weeks ago

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

$170K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading program management for vertical construction projects. Oversee project delivery, align stakeholders, and ensure quality and safety across the DC Region while protecting own...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$108K - $125K *

Champion project success by developing strategic plans and providing oversight for distribution system projects, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while collaborating with teams...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex healthcare construction projects from pre-construction to closeout. Manage multiple priorities while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence. Build strong client relationships an...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.