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.
Principal Project Controls Specialist - Scheduler & Primavera P6 SME
$110K - $130K *
Champion integrated project scheduling and controls for complex EPC power generation projects. Lead schedule development, analysis, and reporting while collaborating with project teams to ensure timel...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Deliver exceptional program management for critical defense projects, overseeing technical, cost, and schedule performance while ensuring compliance with contract requirements and fostering strong cus...
6 days ago
Construction Project Specialist
$110K - $130K *
Transform project delivery by managing construction activities, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with teams to drive successful outcomes for major and minor constructi...
1 week ago
$71K - $113K *
Contribute to project success by managing cost and schedule for plant outages. Collaborate with project teams to analyze budgets, track progress, and ensure timely reporting, all while adhering to pro...
1 week ago
Project Control Cost Major Projects, Senior Specialist
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career by providing expert cost control and financial oversight for major projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, dr...
Yesterday
Director, Project Controls Nuclear
$201K - $236K *
Empower a high-performing team in nuclear project controls, driving excellence in cost management, scheduling, and risk assessment. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal Project Controls Specialist - Scheduler & Primavera P6 SME
$110K - $130K *
Drive project success by leading integrated scheduling efforts, analyzing performance, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery and implement effective reco...
6 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Transform project outcomes by leading integrated project controls on major capital infrastructure projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure alignment in scope, schedule, cost, and performance...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Controls Specialist - SR Business Analyst
$88K - $105K *
Take ownership of project controls and financial analysis to ensure effective cost and schedule management. Collaborate with management to develop and maintain integrated schedules, analyze performanc...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead project controls initiatives, managing cost, schedule, and reporting for large-scale construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, track progress, and optimize processes for...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $170K *
Oversee financial management and cost control for high-value public infrastructure projects. Ensure compliance with County procedures, manage budgets, and deliver accurate financial reports to support...
2 weeks ago
9670-Principal Project Controls Specialist-SRS
$139K - $258K *
Join a dynamic team as a Construction Senior Planner, overseeing schedule management, analyzing contractor schedules, and ensuring project timelines align with design plans. Contribute to effective re...
Yesterday
$112K - $154K *
Champion project controls excellence by leading cost, schedule, and risk management for complex projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery and mentor team...
Reposted 4 days ago
$112K - $154K *
Join a team that's driving project success through expert planning, cost control, and risk management. Lead multidisciplinary efforts to enhance project performance and mentor team members while ensur...
Reposted 4 days ago
$122K - $162K *
Lead project controls initiatives to drive successful project delivery through effective planning, cost control, and performance reporting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust pr...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Project Control Specialist-Senior Business Analyst
$95K - $115K *
Analyze and optimize project controls, ensuring effective cost and schedule management. Collaborate with management to develop integrated schedules and provide insights for corrective actions, enhanci...
2 days ago
$50K - $140K *
Empower project success by managing financial reporting and compliance for large-scale construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and contract administrat...
1 week ago
Project Management Specialist 3
$88K - $105K *
Transform project management processes by leading cross-functional teams, developing integrated schedules, and ensuring project objectives are met. Drive improvements and support stakeholders througho...
Today
Project Management Specialist 3
$80K - $95K *
Transform project management by leading cross-functional teams to develop and maintain integrated schedules, ensuring successful project execution and stakeholder satisfaction in a dynamic manufacturi...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project cost controls for Power & Energy initiatives. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial reportin...
2 days ago
Senior Project Controls Engineer
$110K - $165K *
Unlock growth potential by overseeing project controls and scheduling for data center projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop and maintain CPM schedules, ensuring project efficiency and su...
Reposted today
Senior Project Control Specialist – Senior Business Analyst
$95K - $115K *
Advance project controls and financial analysis by developing and maintaining integrated schedules. Collaborate with management to ensure cost and schedule control throughout complex projects, providi...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Advance the future of logistics support for naval aviation by managing engineering changes, analyzing maintenance data, and ensuring operational readiness for aerial target systems. Collaborate with t...
Yesterday
Project Controls Professional III
$95K - $115K *
Join us to support Capital and O&M projects by providing oversight, monitoring risks, and ensuring accurate costing. Collaborate with project teams to develop schedules and cost estimates, driving pro...
1 week ago
$90K - $130K *
Advance your career by guiding the financial health of large construction projects. Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate forecasting, risk management, and timely billing, while fostering...
1 month 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.