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 - $115K *

Drive the validation and implementation of safety and design requirements, ensuring operational readiness at key national security facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to uphold safety...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $131K *

Transform infrastructure delivery by leading project reviews and governance initiatives. Mentor junior team members and enhance client engagement through data analysis, tailored strategies, and impact...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Manage diverse projects in electrical testing and commissioning, ensuring successful execution from planning to closeout. Lead teams, oversee budgets, and drive business development while fostering cl...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of power delivery by managing diverse electrical testing projects. Lead teams, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance while driving business development in a fast-paced environment. R...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the electrical engineering landscape by leading a dynamic team, managing diverse projects, and fostering client relationships in a collaborative environment. Drive innovation and excellence...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $131K *

Join our dynamic team to lead critical infrastructure projects, harnessing your expertise in project management and advisory services to deliver innovative solutions and insights for our clients, whil...

Langley, BCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize program delivery by managing stakeholder relationships, financial reporting, and procurement strategies. Collaborate with execution teams to ensure project success through effective risk mana...

2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Elevate architectural standards by ensuring project quality, compliance, and effective team collaboration. This role involves supervising design documentation, conducting inspections, and implementing...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the integration of customer experiments for commercial space missions, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards. Collaborate with customers and manage project teams to support innovati...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Champion the integration of customer experiments for commercial space missions, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards while managing project schedules and customer relations in a dynamic...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Drive project success by leading high-value telecommunications initiatives, managing risks, mentoring teams, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences across complex projects valued at $8M+...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock innovation in tunneling infrastructure by driving BIM strategies and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Lead digital transformation efforts, enhance project outcomes, and optimize st...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$129K - $162K *

Elevate your career by supporting utility operations through expert project oversight, cost control, and strategic analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage diverse capital projects...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects for an Enterprise account, overseeing design, procurement, and construction phases. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of retail a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$104K - $157K *

Champion innovative design by managing mid- to large-scale architectural projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver exceptional results across various sectors, ensuring client satisfaction an...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by managing mid- to large-scale architectural projects, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring design excellence from conception to occupancy across various sectors...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing integrated project schedules for major capital projects, ensuring accuracy and reliability from planning through execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading project teams to deliver high-quality designs while managing schedules and budgets. Foster client relationships and ensure project success through effective communication a...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Drive impactful business projects as a Sr Program Specialist, enhancing sales growth and customer relationships. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement effective strategies, ensuring timely proje...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $196K *

Join a team that's redefining construction excellence by overseeing complex projects, ensuring quality assurance, and coordinating between contractors. Leverage your expertise in industrial plant cons...

1 week ago

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

$141K - $203K *

Champion enterprise payment transformation initiatives from strategy to execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Lead cross-functional teams to implement modern payment solutions while...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff throughout the project lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic growth by managing projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring timely delivery within budget. Lead teams, negotiate contracts, and represent the company in meetings to achie...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion project execution by managing diverse teams, ensuring on-time delivery, and achieving customer satisfaction while adhering to strict budget and scope guidelines...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Champion project excellence by leading diverse teams to deliver on time and within budget. Drive customer satisfaction through effective management of scope, cost, and schedule while fostering collabo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.