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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$95K - $158K *

Champion safety excellence by leading enterprise-wide initiatives, enhancing training, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across departments to drive impactful safety programs and data-driven soluti...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $158K *

Transform safety initiatives by managing enterprise-wide programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across departments to enhance organizational safety culture and performance metrics...

3 weeks ago

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

$89K - $125K *

Drive the growth of a CXO-level AI community by managing executive engagement, events, and communications. Oversee program operations and digital platforms to deliver high-quality experiences for seni...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $145K *

Manage BMS projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and technical specifications while coordinating between teams and clients for successful project execution and...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $171K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Project Management team in Electrification Services. Drive project execution, enhance customer satisfaction, and foster team development while championing oper...

Milton, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $121K *

Lead multidisciplinary municipal infrastructure projects, enhancing community resilience and growth. Manage client relationships, oversee project delivery, and drive business development initiatives w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project management processes for diverse aerospace construction initiatives. Lead from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while collaborating with clients...

2 weeks ago

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

$103K - $181K *

Support security operations by managing construction security plans, facilitating coordination between contractors and security managers, and ensuring compliance with security standards throughout pro...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project performance by providing expert project controls support. Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to ensure effective cost management, scheduling, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Engage in project controls support for engineering and construction initiatives. Collaborate with teams to monitor costs, forecasts, and schedules, ensuring project performance aligns with standards w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive project scheduling excellence by optimizing resources, ensuring compliance, and leading a collaborative team to deliver on time and within budget while managing complex stakeholder environments...

6 days ago

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

$129K - $161K *

Drive innovative energy infrastructure projects while leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery from concept to execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to en...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Transform the future of power distribution by leading New Product Introduction for low and medium voltage products. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful industrialization, certification, and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to planning and executing complex substation construction and maintenance projects. Leverage your expertise to enhance safety and efficiency while collaborating with diver...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $129K *

Contribute to project success by assisting in management, coordination, and documentation. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely completion and financial outcomes while enhancing communication and c...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $105K *

Transform business operations by optimizing software systems and bridging technical gaps. Collaborate across departments to enhance data management tools, ensuring compliance and driving continuous im...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$162K - $192K *

Lead the charge in transforming IT capabilities by overseeing enterprise technology programs, driving operational initiatives, and ensuring agile delivery for global business success through strategic...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $192K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic IT initiatives and driving operational transformation. Oversee enterprise technology programs, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering agile, co...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and engineering by leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within scope, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expect...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform operations planning by integrating strategic initiatives and executing actionable orders to support military objectives. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective communication and operat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your structural design expertise into impactful solutions. Collaborate with experienced engineers, lead projects independently, and execute deliverables with precision to drive excellence in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion the successful delivery of commercial real-estate projects, overseeing all phases from initiation to completion. Build strong client relationships and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Deliver comprehensive project management from planning to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to budget and schedule. Act as the primary liaison among stakeholders, facilitating eff...

3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $150K *

Elevate your career by managing complex projects, ensuring safety, and driving financial success while collaborating with clients and teams to achieve project objectives and deliver exceptional result...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving financial success while fostering a safe work environment and leading a dedicated team to achieve project go...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 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.