Project Controls Engineer Jobs in California
Project Controls Engineer jobs in California are in high demand, with active hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense, large-scale infrastructure, energy, and commercial construction, with openings from entry-level cost engineers through senior program controls leads. Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Diego anchor the strongest hiring activity, where employers like Northrop Grumman, Bechtel, and AECOM maintain large, long-term project pipelines. Earned value management, cost forecasting, and schedule integration using Primavera P6 are the most consistently sought specialties across California listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The Aegis Companies provide expert project control services to the construction industry's most respected contractors, owners, and operators. 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
INTRODUCTION
The Aegis Companies provide expert project control services to the construction industry's most respected contractors, owners, and operators. 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
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Project Controls Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- BKF Engineers46
- Apple15
- Joby Aviation8
- Tetra Tech8
- NVIDIA7
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services78
- Electronics & Hardware47
- Technology & Software30
- Medical Devices22
- Construction & Real Estate19
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field required
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for schedule development and analysis
- Experience applying earned value management principles on complex capital or government projects
- PMI Planning and Scheduling Professional or AACE International certification strongly preferred
- Familiarity with California public agency contract requirements and reporting standards
- Strong communication skills for presenting cost and schedule status to project stakeholders
Project Controls Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project controls engineer in California?
Most project controls engineers in California start with a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, then build hands-on experience in cost or schedule roles on capital projects. California does not license the project controls title directly, but employers strongly prefer candidates who hold AACE International certifications such as the Certified Cost Technician or Planning and Scheduling Professional, or PMI credentials. Progress from junior cost or schedule analyst roles into full project controls positions over several years of California project experience.
Which companies hire project controls engineers in California?
Employers hiring project controls engineers in California right now include BKF Engineers, Apple, and Joby Aviation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's large aerospace, defense, and infrastructure sectors mean that federal contractors and engineering-procurement-construction firms consistently post the highest volume of openings across the state.
Which California cities have the most project controls engineer jobs?
San Jose, Santa Clara, and Los Angeles have the most project controls engineer openings in California. Los Angeles drives the largest share through its concentration of aerospace primes, transit megaprojects, and commercial construction, while Sacramento's openings reflect state agency infrastructure programs, and San Diego benefits from defense contractor and biotech campus development activity.
Are there remote project controls engineer jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 20% of project controls engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting that much of the role involves on-site coordination, field data collection, and direct interface with construction or program teams. The analytical tasks, such as cost modeling, reporting, and schedule updates, are most likely to be performed remotely on a partial or rotational basis.
How can I get hired as a project controls engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior cost engineer or schedule analyst role, which large California contractors and agencies hire for directly out of a construction management or engineering program. Employers like Bechtel and AECOM run new-graduate development programs in California that rotate candidates through cost, scheduling, and change management functions. An AACE Student Membership and completion of the Certified Cost Technician exam before graduation gives candidates a measurable edge. Adjacent roles such as project coordinator, estimator's assistant, or planning analyst at California infrastructure firms are also common stepping stones.
Where can I find and apply to project controls engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to project controls engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each one.
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