Controls Technician Jobs in Atlanta, GA
Controls Technician jobs in Atlanta are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in the Westside industrial corridor, Cumberland/Galleria, and the Hartsfield-Jackson logistics hub, with heavy activity in manufacturing, building automation, and food and beverage processing. Employers hiring right now include PwC, Google, and Amazon. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: Generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal supervision.
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Developing schedules and analysis for contract packages to forecast construction activities and identify coordination issues where safety and schedule can potentially be in conflict.
- Developing, monitoring and updating schedules by obtaining updates through meetings, construction coordination interviews and field verification.
- Complete understanding of Earned Value and Project Productivity.
- Monitoring and maintaining the change notice/change order management system. Assisting in facilitating weekly change notice hearings and change committee meetings.
- Developing estimates for construction projects including but not limited to estimates associated with change notices.
- Developing and maintaining the cost system including reconciling commitments, change orders, contractor invoices and producing cost reports.
- Developing, monitoring, and updating schedules. Establishing a progressive system for projects.
- Assisting clients and teammates in developing construction and contract strategies for constructability of projects as it pertains to logistics and safety.
- Assisting in quantity analysis for the duration of activities and for estimating purposes.
- Interacting and leading Project Controls efforts with clients, contractors and internal teammates on projects and Hargrove required management direction within the Project Controls discipline.
Ideal Background
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field is highly preferred.
Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires 15 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
- Extreme attention to detail.
- Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines.
- Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences.
- Ability to set priorities.
- Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.
- Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
- Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.
- Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables.
- Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.
- Ability to determine construction material quantities.
- Experienced in estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work. Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
- Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software and Timberline Estimating software.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Who's Hiring
- PwC8

- Google4

- Amazon3

- SOLV Energy2

- Sargent & Lundy2

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Technology & Software7
- Retail4
- Manufacturing4
- Artificial Intelligence4
Controls Technician Jobs in Atlanta: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a controls technician job in Atlanta?
Target Atlanta's strongest hiring pockets: food and beverage plants along the I-20 corridor, building automation contractors serving Midtown and Buckhead commercial towers, and the dense cluster of distribution and manufacturing facilities near Hartsfield-Jackson. Candidates with hands-on PLC experience, particularly with Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms, move faster in this market. Familiarity with HVAC or industrial refrigeration systems adds a clear edge with Atlanta's dominant employer types.
Which companies hire controls technicians in Atlanta?
Companies currently hiring controls technicians in Atlanta include PwC, Google, and Amazon, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Atlanta's market is especially active among building automation contractors, food processing manufacturers, and facilities management firms serving the city's rapidly expanding commercial real estate and logistics sectors.
Are there remote controls technician jobs in Atlanta?
Yes, though opportunities are limited since most controls technician work requires on-site equipment access. About 20% of controls technician openings tied to Atlanta are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, concentrated in roles focused on remote monitoring, SCADA system oversight, or technical support rather than hands-on field work. Atlanta-based building automation firms are among the more likely to offer partial hybrid arrangements.
How can I get a controls technician job in Atlanta with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Atlanta is through an apprenticeship or entry-level technician role with a building automation or mechanical contractor, several of which recruit from Georgia trade programs and technical colleges. Employers in Atlanta's food manufacturing and cold storage sectors also hire junior controls support staff who learn on the job. Earning a certification in a major PLC platform while building hands-on hours in HVAC or electrical work is the combination that opens the most local doors.
Which industries hire the most controls technicians in Atlanta?
Atlanta controls technician roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Atlanta's ongoing commercial construction boom, its large food and beverage manufacturing base, and the growth of automated distribution centers near the airport make those sectors the most consistent local sources of controls technician demand.
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