Project Control Officer Jobs

Project Control Officer jobs are open across construction, defense, energy, and infrastructure at every level from junior analyst to senior officer, with specializations in cost control, schedule management, and earned value analysis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles8,349+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAllied Universal
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type45% On-site
Top industryBanking

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Associated Chief Financial Officer
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Associated Chief Financial Officer
Memorial Healthcare System
Hollywood, Florida
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Compliance & Legal
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Compliance Officer, Portfolio Management & Trading Compliance
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Compliance Officer, Portfolio Management & Trading Compliance
U.S. Bank
Tempe, Arizona
Customer Success
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$98k - $116k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer
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Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Partnerships & Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Business Development
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Chief Nursing Officer
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Chief Nursing Officer
Penn Highlands Healthcare
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Master's
11-50

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Security Officer Flex Access Control EMT Response
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Security Officer Flex Access Control EMT Response
Allied Universal
Lewisport, Kentucky
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Security & Protective Services
$17.16/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Project Control Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Allied Universal1,494
  • Primary Residential Mortgage810
  • Satori Mortgage184
  • Securitas100
  • Leadling50

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services150
  • Education58
  • Construction & Real Estate42
  • Healthcare & Medical Services42
  • Government & Public Sector33

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project control officer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for schedule development and control
  • Experience with earned value management systems and EVMS compliance on government contracts
  • Skill in cost forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly project performance reporting
  • Familiarity with change control processes, baseline management, and risk registers
  • PMP, PMI-SP, or EVP certification preferred for mid-level and senior positions

Tips for Your Project Control Officer Job Search

Tailor your resume to each sector

Project control officer roles in defense contracting demand EVMS compliance experience, while construction roles prioritize cost forecasting and schedule recovery. Reframe your bullet points to match the sector's language so your resume clears the first screening round.

Certify in earned value management

Many federal and defense project control officer postings require or strongly prefer an EVP, PMP, or PMI-SP credential. If you don't hold one yet, list in-progress certifications with your expected completion date so hiring managers don't skip your application.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists project control officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Show schedule-and-cost integration examples

Hiring managers for this role want proof you've linked schedule data to cost performance, not just maintained spreadsheets. In your resume, describe a specific project where you identified a cost or schedule variance and explain what corrective action you recommended.

Prepare for scenario-based technical questions

Interviewers typically present a CPI or SPI scenario and ask you to diagnose root causes and propose recovery actions. Practice walking through a variance analysis out loud, referencing the specific tools and reporting formats you used on past projects.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary

Project control officer titles vary widely in scope, from pure reporting functions to full cost-account management authority. Before accepting an offer, confirm the reporting hierarchy, system access, and whether you'll own baseline change control or only support it.

Project Control Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most project control officers?

The most active employers for project control officers right now are Allied Universal, Primary Residential Mortgage, and Satori Mortgage, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, large engineering and construction firms, and energy companies consistently post the highest volume of openings in this role.

How many project control officer jobs are remote?

About 55% of project control officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by industry. Reporting-heavy functions like schedule analysis and cost performance tracking are more commonly offered remotely, while roles tied to active construction sites or classified government programs typically require on-site presence.

How do you become a project control officer?

Start with a degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or a related field, then build foundational experience in project scheduling or cost analysis. Gain hands-on work with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools and learn earned value management concepts. Pursuing a PMP or EVP certification accelerates hiring decisions, particularly for defense and infrastructure roles where EVMS compliance is a hard requirement.

Can you get hired as a project control officer with little experience?

Yes, junior project control officer roles and project controls analyst positions are designed for candidates with limited direct experience. Employers in construction and energy often hire recent graduates who demonstrate proficiency in scheduling software and a working knowledge of cost reporting. Internships, co-ops, or any project-based work where you tracked budgets or timelines strengthens an entry-level application considerably.

What does the project control officer interview process look like?

Most hiring processes include a phone screen focused on your technical background, followed by one or two rounds of interviews with the project controls manager and sometimes a program director. Expect scenario-based questions on cost variance analysis, schedule recovery, and change control. Some employers add a short take-home exercise where you interpret a mock earned value report and present your findings.

Where can I find and apply to project control officer jobs?

You can find and apply to project control officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and industry focus, then apply directly to each opening that fits.

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