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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$145K - $185K *

Join our team to lead complex heavy civil construction projects, ensuring safety and quality while managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver spec...

2 weeks ago

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

$145K - $185K *

Grow your career with a leading specialty contractor managing complex heavy civil projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction while driving project succ...

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2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $166K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the enterprise-wide deployment of a project management platform. Drive adoption, consolidate initiatives, and ensure effective governance across multiple sites in a collabo...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive the planning practice by leading complex land development projects, mentoring staff, and fostering client relationships to enhance business growth and service delivery across Alberta...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

4 weeks ago

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

$174K - $225K *

Lead and deliver large-scale civil and infrastructure projects by managing teams, fostering collaborations, and ensuring quality standards are met while driving project goals and mentoring staff towar...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$73K - $95K *

Transform the future of advanced technology projects by supporting complex semiconductor facility initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading complex architectural projects, influencing design decisions, and mentoring junior architects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to deliver innovative solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative environmental risk assessments that shape sustainable practices. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions while mentoring emerging...

Thornhill, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $130K *

Shape the future of environmental risk management by leading innovative assessments and strategies that protect health and ecosystems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful sol...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative environmental risk assessments, mentoring professionals, and delivering strategic solutions that enhance human health and ecological safety across diverse sector...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $130K *

Transform environmental risk management by leading complex assessments and mentoring professionals. Collaborate on innovative projects that protect ecosystems and human health while advancing your car...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead and optimize large-scale commercial construction projects, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and team development. Drive strategic growth while maintaining high safety and q...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of environmental risk management by leading innovative assessments and strategies that protect human health and ecosystems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive impac...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $130K *

Champion innovative environmental risk management by leading complex assessments and mentoring professionals. Drive impactful strategies that protect health and ecosystems while fostering client relat...

Kingston, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Manage and mentor a team of Extra Low Voltage Engineers to ensure successful execution of large-scale projects, while overseeing design, construction phases, and integration of technical specification...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$98K - $168K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee high-profile federal projects, ensuring quality and effective management in construction and facilities. Leverage your expertise to drive project success and enhance cli...

Washington DC, USRemote

4 days ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Drive large-scale construction projects by overseeing compliance, schedules, and technical solutions. Leverage strong leadership and problem-solving skills to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery wh...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Develop advanced mechanical systems for the built environment, ensuring project deliverables meet client expectations. Collaborate with design teams, conduct field investigations, and mentor junior st...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$156K - $234K *

Innovate your career by designing advanced mechanical systems for the built environment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality project outcomes while enhancing your expertise in HVAC...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by managing impactful civil engineering projects that enhance community development. Collaborate with diverse teams, lead project delivery, and drive successful client relationsh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$101K - $171K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful project management solutions. Lead cross-functional teams, manage multi-million dollar budgets, and ensure project success from inception to comple...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of an enterprise Configuration Management Program, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across technology environments while driving rem...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career as you tackle complex automation challenges, designing innovative control solutions and managing projects from concept to implementation while collaborating with a dynamic team t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Partner with us to lead complex renewable energy projects, guiding clients through development, engineering, procurement, and operations while leveraging multidisciplinary expertise to navigate the en...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $170K *

Advance your career by leading complex renewable energy projects, guiding clients through development, design, procurement, and operations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovati...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.