Project Controls Consultant Jobs
Project Controls Consultant jobs are open across construction, energy, defense, and infrastructure, from junior analyst to senior and principal consultant, with specializations in earned value management, cost engineering, and schedule analysis. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 59+ Project Controls Consultant jobs
Overview
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description:
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?
Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the areas of risk and advisory?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Financial Institution Senior Consultant (SOX and FDICIA Controls)! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance and regulatory compliance best practices.
As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
Does this describe you?
- You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as a comprehensive risk professional in the areas of compliance, enterprise risk management, governance, internal controls, and data analytics.
- You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded
- You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together
- You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow
What you will do:
- Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing regulatory compliance risks within their business processes and systems
- Directly assist clients in notably being compliant with new or update in financial institution regulations
- Implement new or updated regulatory requirements, and translate regulatory requirements to ensure financial institution compliance
- Continually stay up-to-date on all existing compliance regulations
- Develop and maintain a broad knowledge and awareness of the financial institution industry and regulatory changes and identify potential impacts to compliance audit programs
- Support our internal audit practice as Subject Matter Expert on regulatory and compliance topics
- Provide strategic business advice to clients by assisting in the implementation of new regulatory requirements
- Assist with managing client engagement teams, along with staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met
- Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community
- Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs
- Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
- Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 4 year degree
- Three (3) years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related program
- 3+ years of direct, hands‑on experience with SOX and/or FDICIA internal control programs within the financial services industry, with banking experience strongly preferred • Demonstrated experience with internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including process and control documentation, walkthroughs, risk and control assessments, control testing, evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness, identification of control deficiencies, and remediation
-
Demonstrated ability to execute key components of SOX and/or FDICIA programs, including coordination with process and control owners, internal audit, external audit, and other key stakeholders
Prior experience in a client-serving consulting, advisory, or public accounting environment supporting financial institution clients and/or experience within a financial institution’s SOX/FDICIA, internal controls, internal audit, or related risk function - Experience communicating control observations, testing results, deficiencies, and remediation matters to client stakeholders and engagement leadership
- CIA or CPA designation(s) strongly preferred. Candidates interested in obtaining a CIA or CPA certification in the future are also encouraged to apply
- Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand business processes, identify risks, and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, project management and time management skills
- Strong sense of urgency and client responsiveness
- Ability to travel up to 10%
The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below.
Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
In Chicago, IL: pay rate range is $80,000 to $129,900
In Philadelphia, PA: pay rate range is $80,000 to $129,900
In New York, NY: pay rate range is $90,900 to $147,600
In Frisco, TX: pay rate range is $76,400 to $124,000
In Miami, FL: pay rate range is $72,700 to $118,100
In Nashville, TN: pay rate range is $72,700 to $118,100
In Denver, CO: pay rate range is $80,000 to $129,900
In Irvine, CA: pay rate range is $83,600 to $135,800
#LI-IN1
#LI-hybrid
Overview
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description:
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?
Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the areas of risk and advisory?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Financial Institution Senior Consultant (SOX and FDICIA Controls)! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance and regulatory compliance best practices.
As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
Does this describe you?
- You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as a comprehensive risk professional in the areas of compliance, enterprise risk management, governance, internal controls, and data analytics.
- You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded
- You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together
- You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow
What you will do:
- Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing regulatory compliance risks within their business processes and systems
- Directly assist clients in notably being compliant with new or update in financial institution regulations
- Implement new or updated regulatory requirements, and translate regulatory requirements to ensure financial institution compliance
- Continually stay up-to-date on all existing compliance regulations
- Develop and maintain a broad knowledge and awareness of the financial institution industry and regulatory changes and identify potential impacts to compliance audit programs
- Support our internal audit practice as Subject Matter Expert on regulatory and compliance topics
- Provide strategic business advice to clients by assisting in the implementation of new regulatory requirements
- Assist with managing client engagement teams, along with staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met
- Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community
- Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs
- Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
- Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 4 year degree
- Three (3) years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related program
- 3+ years of direct, hands‑on experience with SOX and/or FDICIA internal control programs within the financial services industry, with banking experience strongly preferred • Demonstrated experience with internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including process and control documentation, walkthroughs, risk and control assessments, control testing, evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness, identification of control deficiencies, and remediation
-
Demonstrated ability to execute key components of SOX and/or FDICIA programs, including coordination with process and control owners, internal audit, external audit, and other key stakeholders
Prior experience in a client-serving consulting, advisory, or public accounting environment supporting financial institution clients and/or experience within a financial institution’s SOX/FDICIA, internal controls, internal audit, or related risk function - Experience communicating control observations, testing results, deficiencies, and remediation matters to client stakeholders and engagement leadership
- CIA or CPA designation(s) strongly preferred. Candidates interested in obtaining a CIA or CPA certification in the future are also encouraged to apply
- Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand business processes, identify risks, and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, project management and time management skills
- Strong sense of urgency and client responsiveness
- Ability to travel up to 10%
The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below.
Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
In Chicago, IL: pay rate range is $80,000 to $129,900
In Philadelphia, PA: pay rate range is $80,000 to $129,900
In New York, NY: pay rate range is $90,900 to $147,600
In Frisco, TX: pay rate range is $76,400 to $124,000
In Miami, FL: pay rate range is $72,700 to $118,100
In Nashville, TN: pay rate range is $72,700 to $118,100
In Denver, CO: pay rate range is $80,000 to $129,900
In Irvine, CA: pay rate range is $83,600 to $135,800
#LI-IN1
#LI-hybrid
Project Controls Consultant Jobs by Experience Level
See All 59 Project Controls Consultant Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsProject Controls Consultant Job Market
Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy20
- Deloitte8
- EY4
- WSP3
- Guidehouse3
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls consultant jobs.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for schedule development and control
- Experience building and maintaining cost estimates, budgets, and earned value reports
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- AACE International certification such as CCP, PSP, or EVP preferred or required
- Familiarity with change management processes, baseline control, and variance analysis
- Strong written communication skills for producing project status reports and dashboards
Tips for Your Project Controls Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to EVM metrics
Project controls consultant roles prioritize quantifiable outcomes over responsibilities. Rewrite each bullet to show cost variance percentages, schedule performance index values, or budget sizes you managed. Generic project management language won't pass applicant tracking systems built for this specialty.
Certify before competing for senior roles
Many senior project controls consultant postings list AACE International certifications like CCP or PSP as a differentiator. If you hold one, place it immediately after your name in the header. If you don't, note active candidacy in your summary to signal seriousness.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project controls consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by software stack
Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Deltek Cobra appear in most postings, but some energy and defense roles require Cobra or Acumen Fuse specifically. Filter for openings that match the tools you know best to avoid interviews where your toolset is a gap.
Prepare a sample WBS for interviews
Many hiring managers for project controls consultant positions ask candidates to walk through how they would structure a work breakdown structure or cost account plan for a sample project. Preparing a concise, real-world example from your background makes that conversation far more concrete and credible.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Project controls consultant offers often include ambiguous language around reporting lines and deliverable ownership. Before accepting, clarify whether you will own the schedule baseline independently or support a lead, since scope directly affects career progression and the value of the role to your resume.
Project Controls Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project controls consultants?
The companies hiring the most project controls consultants right now include Sargent & Lundy, Deloitte, and EY, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Engineering and program management consultancies typically account for the largest volume of active openings in this role.
How many project controls consultant jobs are remote?
About 79% of project controls consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the data-intensive and reporting-focused nature of much of the work. Sub-areas like cost reporting, schedule analysis, and earned value compilation are most likely to allow remote arrangements, while site-embedded controls roles on construction or energy projects are almost always on-site.
How do you become a project controls consultant?
Start with a degree in engineering, construction management, or a quantitative field, then gain hands-on experience tracking budgets, schedules, or cost accounts on capital projects. Build proficiency in Primavera P6 and earned value methods, then pursue an AACE certification like the CCP or PSP to validate your expertise. Moving from an owner's team or a contractor role into a consulting firm is a common path into this specialty.
Can you get a project controls consultant job with little experience?
Entry-level project controls consultant roles do exist, often titled project controls analyst or cost analyst, and they typically require familiarity with scheduling software and basic cost tracking rather than deep independent experience. Internships on capital construction or infrastructure projects, combined with a relevant degree and demonstrated Primavera P6 skills, make you competitive for those junior openings. Certifications in progress strengthen your profile significantly at this stage.
What does the project controls consultant interview process look like?
Most project controls consultant interviews include an initial screening call focused on your software proficiency and industry background, followed by one or two technical rounds where you may be asked to walk through an earned value scenario, explain how you handle schedule variances, or describe your cost reporting process. Some firms include a brief practical exercise or case study. Final rounds often involve meeting a project director or client-facing lead who assesses communication skills alongside technical depth.
Where can I find and apply to project controls consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to project controls consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your industry background, software skills, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
See All 59 Project Controls Consultant Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs