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.
Professional Project Manager - Senior 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...
4 days ago
$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
Infrastructure Procurement Specialist
$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
Associate Director, Project & Program Management
$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
Senior Program Scheduler - Data Center
$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
Senior Program Scheduler - Data Center
$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
Facilities Planning and Project Coordinator
$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
Project Engineer, Overhead Contact System
$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
Project Engineer, Overhead Contact System
$95K - $115K *
Advance your career by leading engineering efforts for 25kV AC railway electrification systems on major infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless integration and technical support throughout design...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer, Overhead Contact System
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of railway electrification by leading engineering efforts for 25kV AC OCS systems on major infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless integration and technical excellence throughout d...
2 weeks ago
Commercial Construction Project Manager
$120K *
Drive success by managing commercial construction projects across our national portfolio. Oversee everything from budgeting to execution, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with prope...
Reposted 4 days ago
Commercial Construction Project Manager
$120K *
Drive impactful commercial construction projects across a diverse national portfolio. Own the entire process from planning to execution, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with variou...
Reposted 4 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform the healthcare landscape by managing diverse construction projects, ensuring they meet budget, schedule, and quality standards. Lead teams through all project phases, from planning to closeo...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex capital projects in healthcare. Oversee project lifecycles, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure operational readiness while adhering to budg...
Reposted 1 week ago
Electrical Engineer - Controls
$90K - $155K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering in the Oil & Gas sector. Lead multi-disciplinary projects, providing design and technical expertise for pipeline and compressor station...
2 weeks ago
Electrical Engineer - Controls
$90K - $155K *
Unlock potential by leading electrical design for pipeline and terminal projects. Collaborate with a seasoned team to deliver innovative solutions in the Oil & Gas sector, enhancing your expertise and...
2 weeks ago
Electrical Engineer - Controls
$90K - $155K *
Empower project success by providing expert electrical and controls design support for pipeline and terminal projects. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver innovative solutions in the Oil & Gas...
2 weeks ago
Category Management Specialist Sr Staff
$110K - $130K *
Empower your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier performance, and driving category management excellence across diverse teams to enhance value and mitigate risks in a...
1 month ago
Senior Project Manager - EV Charging Construction Management
$140K - $165K *
Elevate your career by managing innovative EV Charging projects, overseeing all phases from design to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and stakeholder sati...
1 week ago
Hybrid: Construction Project Manager
$100K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance and effective delivery. Leverage your leadership and technical skills to manage multiple tasks while fostering str...
Reposted today
$130K - $180K *
Take ownership of program delivery by coordinating activities, managing resources, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality satellite electronics development that meets custom...
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Technical Deputy Project Manager
$108K - $130K *
Optimize project execution by leading cross-functional teams in delivering advanced training solutions. Drive coordination, governance, and stakeholder engagement to support mission objectives and enh...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to a safer future by supporting HSE initiatives in construction projects. Collaborate with teams to implement effective health, safety, and environmental programs, ensuring compliance and p...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower project teams to achieve safety excellence by providing HSE support, implementing effective programs, and fostering a proactive safety culture that ensures compliance and promotes environmenta...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $158K *
Elevate your career by leading enterprise-wide safety initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving data-driven solutions. Collaborate across departments to enhance safety programs and foster a cultur...
3 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.