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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$110K - $130K *

Lead and optimize complex transportation construction projects, ensuring quality assurance and client satisfaction while fostering team development and business growth in a dynamic environment...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing complex transportation construction projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications and contractual obligations while managing contractor activities...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive infrastructure program activities by managing portfolios, coordinating resources, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver on performance milestones...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of construction quality control by leading ERP CQC plans, ensuring compliance, and managing inspections. Collaborate with teams to uphold standards and drive project success in a dyna...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by leading complex EPC initiatives valued at $150MM-$500MM. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure projects meet quality, budget, and s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Lead and oversee multiple complex construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to standards while effectively managing resources and client relationships throughout the project lifec...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K *

Elevate your career by managing complex electrical engineering projects. Lead teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring quality and safety while meeting customer needs in power systems and autom...

Brossard, QCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $167K *

Transform project scheduling by ensuring compliance with construction plans, analyzing progress, and coordinating with contractors to optimize timelines and mitigate risks across large-scale projects...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $185K *

Transform project delivery by managing IT initiatives for California agencies. Collaborate with state staff to ensure timely, budget-compliant outcomes while leveraging Agile methodologies and large s...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join us to lead diverse civil projects in northern Ontario, managing bids to execution with a focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success and...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$104K - $168K *

Elevate your career by leading transformative healthcare projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and fostering client relationships. Join a dynamic team to shape innovative environments and drive s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $168K *

Champion transformative healthcare projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, building client relationships, and ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion in a dynamic, colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Deliver transformative healthcare projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful project execution from inception to completion. Collaborate with t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead high-profile healthcare projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams and fostering client relationships. Drive strategy, oversee design, and ensure project delivery while contributing to business de...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring clear responsibilities, realistic schedules, and controlled budgets while collaborating with cross-functional teams and s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Champion the risk management process for complex projects, ensuring governance and facilitating workshops. Collaborate with analysts to conduct quantitative risk analyses and prepare executive reports...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$108K - $188K *

Join us to lead complex construction projects for a high-profile federal client. You'll oversee design, mobilization, and execution, ensuring quality and compliance while managing cross-functional tea...

4 days ago

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

$108K - $188K *

Lead complex construction projects for federal clients, overseeing design, mobilization, and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely delivery while managing mul...

Washington DC, USRemote

4 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Manage and coordinate complex projects, ensuring adherence to policies and budgets while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and leading project teams to success...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$99K - $206K *

Empower operations by managing procurement processes and vendor relationships. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and a strong understanding of global supply chains to ensure seamless s...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead transformative transportation projects by driving multidisciplinary teams and forging strong client partnerships to ensure exceptional delivery and strategic growth across complex infrastructure...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing complex construction schedules for large-scale projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery and maintain schedule integrity across various...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading large-scale construction program scheduling. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project integrity from pre-construction to closeout, utilizing advanced sche...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Engage with us to enhance facilities planning and project execution. This role involves developing scopes, coordinating stakeholders, and managing project schedules from inception to closeout, ensurin...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of engineering leadership for 25kV AC railway electrification systems, overseeing design, installation, and testing of overhead contact systems while coordinating with multiple project...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.