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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$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in successful project execution, managing all phases from initiation to closure. Collaborate with stakeholders, ensure client satisfaction, and drive project profitability while adheri...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful projects by managing all phases of project execution, ensuring client satisfaction, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project goals ef...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by managing all phases of commissioning projects, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality results while pur...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion project success by managing all phases of commissioning projects, ensuring client satisfaction and effective communication among stakeholders. Drive project execution with minimal oversight w...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead project execution and delivery, managing stakeholders and resources to ensure client satisfaction. Oversee all project phases, from initiation to closure, while driving team collaboration and mai...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of project management by leading diverse teams and driving successful project execution. Utilize your expertise to manage complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction and operationa...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join us to lead and manage diverse commissioning projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and maintaining client satisfaction throughout th...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead project execution and delivery, managing stakeholders and resources to ensure client satisfaction. Oversee all project phases, from initiation to closure, while maintaining quality and compliance...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing complex contracts and providing legal support. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and drive strategic growth while maintaining high standa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to manage and negotiate complex contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. Support legal operations and provide paralegal assistance, contributing to strat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex contracts and legal compliance. This role supports risk management and contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with federal regulations while fosteri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role managing project scope changes, ensuring alignment across design, engineering, and construction teams. Oversee documentation and control processes to protect proj...

4 weeks ago

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

$92K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing complex programs and client engagements, ensuring successful delivery through strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, and operational excellence while mentoring proje...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $110K *

Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by managing capital projects, coordinating engineering studies, and ensuring compliance with regulations while liaising with stakeholders to achieve projec...

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading a dynamic team in project design, development, and delivery. Drive client satisfaction through effective resource management, strategic planning, and profess...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering section, managing project scope, budget, and quality. Drive team development, strategic planning, and client satisfaction while ensuring high-quali...

1 week ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading engineering excellence by managing project tasks, budgets, and staff development while ensuring high-quality service delivery and client satisfaction across mul...

1 week ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Develop your leadership skills by managing a technical discipline section, overseeing project delivery, budget management, and staff development while ensuring high-quality service and client satisfac...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future by leading a technical discipline, managing project scope, budget, and quality while mentoring staff and ensuring client satisfaction through strategic planning and effective resource...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the delivery of a large-scale data center project, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, budget adherence, and timely complet...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Reimagine project cost management by leading financial performance, forecasting, and reporting. Drive strategic guidance and risk management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $100K *

Elevate your career by managing long-haul fiber network projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards while collaborating with clients and vendors. Utilize your technical expertise and lead...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $220K *

Oversee complex construction projects nationwide, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and compliance with quality standards while coordinating with clients, teams, and stakeholders to drive p...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead complex commercial construction projects, managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships to ensure safety, quality, and success from preconstruction through closeout...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead Protection & Controls projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables and effective customer coordination. Collaborate with teams to manage project risks and del...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.