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About Aegis
The Aegis Companies provide expert project control services to the construction industry's most respected contractors, owners, and operators. Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, we employ driven professionals dedicated to keeping construction projects on time and within budget. Aegis provides all new employees with the training, opportunities, and tools to be the top project controls professionals in the industry. Experienced construction professionals contribute their unique experience and ideas to strengthen our organization. Employees new to the industry learn the “Aegis way” and earn the opportunity to become trusted senior staff. With over two decades of experience solving the industry's toughest challenges, our regional offices throughout the United States and Europe enable our team members to work on projects anywhere in the world.
About The Role
We seek a Project Controls Engineer to provide scheduling support services to our valued clients. This position will work with a team of professionals, including client project managers, construction professionals, and project stakeholders, to develop, manage, and monitor CPM schedules and project control systems throughout a project's life cycle. If you are ready for an opportunity with tremendous growth potential, join our team!
General Responsibilities Include
- Development, maintenance, and monitoring of construction CPM Schedules.
- Review project documents and specifications to accurately develop baseline schedules, including all required dates, activities, and milestones.
- Perform progress schedule updates to include comprehensive reporting and narratives.
- Review project schedules and provide recommendations based on execution goals.
- Perform critical path analyses, identify schedule-related problems, and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct site walks for progress validation and prepare monthly reporting packages for the project site team.
- Review contractor’s progress and present to management for decision-making.
- Develop metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks to support the program.
- Cost and resource management and reporting.
- Identification and evaluation of risk and impacts within project schedules.
- Communicate project status and challenges effectively.
- Meet with project teams, clients, owners, and various stakeholders.
Requirements
- Five or more years of experience in project controls and CPM scheduling within the vertical construction industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction, project management, or a related field. This requirement may be waived with five or more years of direct, vertical construction industry experience.
- Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6.
- Ability to accurately interpret construction documents.
- Knowledge of construction means, methods, and sequences.
- Experience developing construction project schedules for projects over $100M.
- Cost and resource management and reporting.
- Familiarity with contractual clauses as they apply to planning and scheduling.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- AACEI PSP or PMI-SP certification(s) preferred.
- This role may include travel to site construction locations within the region.
Benefits And Perks
- Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) + employer match
- Life and AD&D coverage 100% employer-paid
- Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Life Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off + 10 paid holidays
- Wellness Program
- Squishy rhinos
- Team events
The Pay Range For This Role Is
105,000 - 160,000 USD per year (Dallas, TX)
About Aegis
The Aegis Companies provide expert project control services to the construction industry's most respected contractors, owners, and operators. Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, we employ driven professionals dedicated to keeping construction projects on time and within budget. Aegis provides all new employees with the training, opportunities, and tools to be the top project controls professionals in the industry. Experienced construction professionals contribute their unique experience and ideas to strengthen our organization. Employees new to the industry learn the “Aegis way” and earn the opportunity to become trusted senior staff. With over two decades of experience solving the industry's toughest challenges, our regional offices throughout the United States and Europe enable our team members to work on projects anywhere in the world.
About The Role
We seek a Project Controls Engineer to provide scheduling support services to our valued clients. This position will work with a team of professionals, including client project managers, construction professionals, and project stakeholders, to develop, manage, and monitor CPM schedules and project control systems throughout a project's life cycle. If you are ready for an opportunity with tremendous growth potential, join our team!
General Responsibilities Include
- Development, maintenance, and monitoring of construction CPM Schedules.
- Review project documents and specifications to accurately develop baseline schedules, including all required dates, activities, and milestones.
- Perform progress schedule updates to include comprehensive reporting and narratives.
- Review project schedules and provide recommendations based on execution goals.
- Perform critical path analyses, identify schedule-related problems, and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct site walks for progress validation and prepare monthly reporting packages for the project site team.
- Review contractor’s progress and present to management for decision-making.
- Develop metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks to support the program.
- Cost and resource management and reporting.
- Identification and evaluation of risk and impacts within project schedules.
- Communicate project status and challenges effectively.
- Meet with project teams, clients, owners, and various stakeholders.
Requirements
- Five or more years of experience in project controls and CPM scheduling within the vertical construction industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction, project management, or a related field. This requirement may be waived with five or more years of direct, vertical construction industry experience.
- Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6.
- Ability to accurately interpret construction documents.
- Knowledge of construction means, methods, and sequences.
- Experience developing construction project schedules for projects over $100M.
- Cost and resource management and reporting.
- Familiarity with contractual clauses as they apply to planning and scheduling.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- AACEI PSP or PMI-SP certification(s) preferred.
- This role may include travel to site construction locations within the region.
Benefits And Perks
- Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) + employer match
- Life and AD&D coverage 100% employer-paid
- Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Life Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off + 10 paid holidays
- Wellness Program
- Squishy rhinos
- Team events
The Pay Range For This Role Is
105,000 - 160,000 USD per year (Dallas, TX)
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon59
- BKF Engineers46
- Johnson Controls40
- Eaton33
- Colliers Engineering & Design31
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services492
- Manufacturing277
- Construction & Real Estate203
- Electronics & Hardware158
- Technology & Software130
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 for schedule development and baseline maintenance
- Experience with earned value management including CPI and SPI reporting
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Ability to develop and maintain cost forecasts and change control logs
- Familiarity with work breakdown structures and project control plans
- PMI Planning and Scheduling Professional or AACE certification preferred
Tips for Your Project Controls Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the contract type
Project controls engineer roles vary sharply by contract vehicle. Highlight whether your experience is on lump-sum, cost-plus, or EPC contracts, because hiring managers screen for that match before anything else on your resume.
Lead with your scheduling software proficiency
Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project are non-negotiable on most postings. List your tool, your version experience, and the scale of schedules you have built, such as activity count and project duration, right in your summary section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project controls engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by project phase and sector
A project controls engineer on a greenfield capital project needs a different toolkit than one supporting a maintenance turnaround. Search for the phase and sector you know best so your application reads as an exact match, not a stretch.
Prepare a schedule variance example before interviews
Most technical interviews for this role include a scenario question about a schedule slip or cost overrun. Walk in with a real example that covers the cause, your analysis method, the corrective action you recommended, and the outcome.
Negotiate scope of control, not just compensation
When you reach the offer stage, ask specifically which project tiers you will own and whether you will present to the project director directly. Scope and reporting line define your growth path more than title alone does.
Project Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project controls engineers?
The companies hiring the most project controls engineers right now include Amazon, BKF Engineers, and Johnson Controls, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in energy, heavy construction, and defense program management.
How many project controls engineer jobs are remote?
About 14% of project controls engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though full remote is less common than in purely office-based disciplines. Cost engineering and reporting analyst roles within the project controls function tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while field-based scheduling roles typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a project controls engineer?
Start with a degree in engineering, construction management, or a quantitative field. Build hands-on experience with scheduling software and cost tracking on real projects, either through internships or entry-level coordinator roles. Earning an AACE or PMI scheduling certification strengthens your candidacy significantly. Most practitioners reach an independent project controls engineer title after several years of progressively larger project exposure.
Can you get hired as a project controls engineer with little experience?
Yes, but you need to be deliberate about positioning. Target postings titled project controls coordinator or project controls analyst, which are the recognized entry points for the discipline. Demonstrate proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project through coursework or a personal project. Highlight any experience with schedules, budgets, or change orders from internships, co-ops, or adjacent roles in construction or engineering.
What does the project controls engineer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. A recruiter screen covers your background and tool experience. A technical interview with a lead engineer tests your scheduling logic, earned value calculations, and how you handle scope changes. A case study or take-home exercise is common at mid-to-senior levels. Final interviews typically include the project manager or program director and focus on communication and stakeholder reporting.
Where can I find and apply to project controls engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to project controls engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, sector, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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