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.
Protection & Controls Engineer
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Heavy Highway Construction
$140K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to lead heavy highway and civil infrastructure projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Drive financial performance, manage contracts, and mentor emerging project...
4 weeks ago
Project Manager - EPC Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in delivering utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects, ensuring safe execution and high-quality outcomes through effective management of scope, schedule, and budget while...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$140K - $155K *
Drive project success by managing complex initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring stakeholder alignment. Leverage your expertise in IT systems and project management to deliver...
2 weeks ago
Piping Field Engineer Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring piping systems meet design standards through rigorous field inspections, quality verification, and documentation. Your expertise will support construction and...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Power Delivery
$134K - $184K *
Join us to manage complex power projects across disciplines, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with diverse teams, oversee budgets, and enhance customer relationships w...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager, Power Delivery
$134K - $184K *
Lead the charge in managing complex power projects across various disciplines, ensuring successful delivery while enhancing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives. Collab...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager, Power Delivery
$134K - $184K *
Transform complex power projects across disciplines by leading diverse teams, managing budgets, and enhancing client relationships to ensure successful delivery and repeat business...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager, Power Delivery
$134K - $184K *
Manage complex power projects across disciplines, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with diverse teams to oversee budgets, proposals, and stakeholder engagement while e...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Pioneer innovative project management solutions, ensuring safety and quality while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams. Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to drive successful p...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager / Construction Manager II
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects across diverse sectors, ensuring precision and efficiency from design to completion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver impa...
Reposted 1 week ago
Project Manager / Construction Manager II
$95K - $115K *
Champion impactful projects by managing complex construction initiatives across healthcare, education, and public sectors. Lead teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure project success from design t...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager / Construction Manager II
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to manage complex construction projects, ensuring precision and efficiency across healthcare, education, and public sectors. Lead project phases from design to closeout while coord...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Drive project success by managing planning, scheduling, and estimating for pipeline and facilities projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective execution and risk mitigation throughout the pro...
4 days ago
Engineering Project Manager - Federal
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex federal projects, ensuring successful execution from planning to close-out. Lead multidisciplinary teams, foster client relationships, and drive projec...
1 week ago
Senior HSE Specialist, Energy Projects
$116K - $144K *
Shape the future of HSE management in energy projects by leading risk assessments, integrating safety into project planning, and mentoring teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement through...
2 weeks ago
Senior HSE Specialist, Energy Projects
$116K - $144K *
Champion HSE excellence in energy projects by leading risk management, compliance, and performance initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to integrate safety into all phases, ensuring projects me...
2 weeks ago
Senior HSE Specialist, Energy Projects
$116K - $144K *
Grow your career with a leading role in HSE management for major energy projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify risks, influence strategies, and ensure compliance throughout the project l...
2 weeks ago
Senior HSE Specialist, Energy Projects
$116K - $144K *
Lead the charge in HSE management for major energy projects, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to enhance...
2 weeks ago
Construction Document Controller
$150K - $155K *
Shape the future of construction management by overseeing project documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success and...
1 month ago
$125K - $152K *
Manage and implement comprehensive EHS programs across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with Cal/OSHA and federal OSHA standards. Collaborate with site leaders to enhance safety training and practi...
2 weeks ago
Construction Project Manager - Hyperscale
$97K - $143K *
Unlock potential by leading complex electrical construction projects from kickoff to closeout. Drive safe, efficient execution while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver critical infrastructure...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Innovate architectural design and project delivery for complex municipal projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance, and mentor junior staff while integrating sustainable solutions and...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of architectural innovation by managing complex projects through all design phases. Lead collaborative teams, mentor talents, and engage clients to deliver high-quality, sustainable d...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$145K - $185K *
Join a dynamic team to lead complex heavy civil construction projects, ensuring safety and quality while managing budgets and schedules. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver speciali...
2 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.