Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Project Controls Engineer jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora, where major employers like Jacobs Engineering, Parsons Corporation, and Lockheed Martin Space maintain significant operations and hire regularly at every level from entry-level through senior and program lead. Colorado's project controls market is particularly active in aerospace and defense, large-scale infrastructure, and energy transition projects, making it one of the more consistent hiring environments in the Mountain West. Demand stretches from cost engineers and schedulers on construction megaprojects to earned-value analysts embedded in defense programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerLoenbro
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring4
Work type71% On-site
Top industryConsulting
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Project Cost Controls Manager (Denver, CO)
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Quanta Services
Project Cost Controls Manager (Denver, CO)
Denver, Colorado
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Project Controls Manager
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MasTec Industrial
Project Controls Manager
Centennial, Colorado
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Vice President, Project Controls
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Vantage Data Centers
Vice President, Project Controls
Denver, Colorado
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Senior Project Controls Manager
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GFiber
Senior Project Controls Manager
Denver, Colorado
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Project Controls Manager
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Congruex
Project Controls Manager
Denver, Colorado
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Project Cost Controls Manager (Denver, CO)
Quanta Services·Denver, Colorado
Job functions:
$160k - $195k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+ employees
Job Description
About Us
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About this Role
Project Cost Controls Manager
Office Location: 1050 17th St, Denver, CO, 80265
Monday - Friday
Travel: Up to 25% Domestic
Monday - Friday
Travel: Up to 25% Domestic
The Project Cost Controls Manager is a regional leadership role responsible for overseeing cost control and project financial performance across multiple EPC projects. This position leads a large team of project controls professionals and partners closely with Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Accounting to provide the insight and discipline needed to keep projects on budget and financially successful.
The role focuses primarily on cost management, forecasting, earned value, change management, risk, and project performance reporting. The successful candidate will provide leadership and mentorship to the regional team, establish consistent processes and standards, and drive accountability across projects.
This is a Cost Controls leadership position—not a scheduling-focused role. The ideal candidate brings extensive EPC cost controls experience along with proven experience leading and developing high-performing project controls teams.
What You'll Do
Leadership & Regional Oversight
The Project Controls Manager is a regional project controls leader responsible for providing direction, leadership, and oversight to a large team of project controls professionals supporting multiple projects. This role sets expectations, drives consistency, develops talent, and ensures project controls teams have the tools, processes, and support needed to deliver strong project performance.
- Lead, manage, coach, and develop a large team of project controls professionals across the region
- Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to Cost Specialists, Schedulers, and other project controls personnel
- Establish consistent project controls standards, processes, and best practices across the region
- Assess team and project needs, allocate resources, and ensure projects are appropriately staffed
- Review the quality and accuracy of project controls deliverables and provide guidance to improve performance
- Partner with Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Accounting leadership to identify risks, resolve issues, and drive project performance
- Support staff development, succession planning, and career growth within the project controls organization
Project Controls & Cost Management
- Work closely with Project Management teams to understand project requirements, objectives, risks, and constraints and proactively support successful project delivery
- Develop and maintain Project Controls Execution Plans (PCEP) and ensure consistent execution across projects
- Establish, maintain, and update project budgets, actuals, commitments, forecasts, and cost controls within QISG systems
- Lead cost forecasting, trend management, change management, and variance analysis
- Oversee project cost performance, including EAC, CPI, SPI, manpower, progress, productivity, accruals, and earned value
- Identify cost, schedule, and project risks and work with project leadership to develop mitigation strategies
- Oversee subcontractor, vendor, material, equipment, and professional services budgets and forecasts
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly project reporting, customer reporting, and financial close activities
- Partner with Finance and Accounting on revenue recognition, invoicing, cash flow, and project cost forecasting
- Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with QISG policies, procedures, and project controls standards
- Leverage Power BI and other reporting tools to turn project data into clear, actionable insights for leadership
- Support proposals, special projects, and ad hoc business needs as required
This is a leadership role first and foremost—responsible for building a strong regional project controls team while ensuring projects have the financial visibility, discipline, and insight needed to succeed.
What You'll Bring
Required Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; equivalent project controls and industry experience may be considered
- 15+ years of project controls experience, including large, multi-year EPC design and construction projects
- Strong leadership experience managing and developing project controls teams
- Thorough knowledge and proficiency with Primavera P6
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Experience
- Experience with JDE and EcoSys preferred
- Experience with document control, contract administration, and contract management; Procore experience is a plus
Skills & Leadership
- Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, including estimating, scheduling, procurement, contracting, construction, and project closeout
- Expertise across cost control, planning/scheduling, progress, manpower, productivity, change, risk, contingency, and reporting
- Proven ability to lead large teams, build strong relationships, and drive accountability and performance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage employees, project teams, and senior leadership
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Proactive, analytical problem-solver who identifies issues early and drives solutions
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and professional work environment
Travel Requirements
- Travel: Yes
- Up to 25%
What You'll Get
Join QISG and Build What’s Next!
At QISG, we believe great people deserve great opportunities. We offer the benefits, support, and growth opportunities to help you build a rewarding career.
- Competitive base salary
- Target bonus
- 4 weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Weekly pay
- Mentoring, leadership development, and career growth opportunities
At QISG, you’re not just joining a team—you’re building your career with a company that invests in your success.
Compensation Range
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $195,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
Quanta Services
Project Cost Controls Manager (Denver, CO)
Denver, Colorado
New 9h ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$160k - $195k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
Job Description
About Us
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About this Role
Project Cost Controls Manager
Office Location: 1050 17th St, Denver, CO, 80265
Monday - Friday
Travel: Up to 25% Domestic
Monday - Friday
Travel: Up to 25% Domestic
The Project Cost Controls Manager is a regional leadership role responsible for overseeing cost control and project financial performance across multiple EPC projects. This position leads a large team of project controls professionals and partners closely with Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Accounting to provide the insight and discipline needed to keep projects on budget and financially successful.
The role focuses primarily on cost management, forecasting, earned value, change management, risk, and project performance reporting. The successful candidate will provide leadership and mentorship to the regional team, establish consistent processes and standards, and drive accountability across projects.
This is a Cost Controls leadership position—not a scheduling-focused role. The ideal candidate brings extensive EPC cost controls experience along with proven experience leading and developing high-performing project controls teams.
What You'll Do
Leadership & Regional Oversight
The Project Controls Manager is a regional project controls leader responsible for providing direction, leadership, and oversight to a large team of project controls professionals supporting multiple projects. This role sets expectations, drives consistency, develops talent, and ensures project controls teams have the tools, processes, and support needed to deliver strong project performance.
- Lead, manage, coach, and develop a large team of project controls professionals across the region
- Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to Cost Specialists, Schedulers, and other project controls personnel
- Establish consistent project controls standards, processes, and best practices across the region
- Assess team and project needs, allocate resources, and ensure projects are appropriately staffed
- Review the quality and accuracy of project controls deliverables and provide guidance to improve performance
- Partner with Project Management, Operations, Finance, and Accounting leadership to identify risks, resolve issues, and drive project performance
- Support staff development, succession planning, and career growth within the project controls organization
Project Controls & Cost Management
- Work closely with Project Management teams to understand project requirements, objectives, risks, and constraints and proactively support successful project delivery
- Develop and maintain Project Controls Execution Plans (PCEP) and ensure consistent execution across projects
- Establish, maintain, and update project budgets, actuals, commitments, forecasts, and cost controls within QISG systems
- Lead cost forecasting, trend management, change management, and variance analysis
- Oversee project cost performance, including EAC, CPI, SPI, manpower, progress, productivity, accruals, and earned value
- Identify cost, schedule, and project risks and work with project leadership to develop mitigation strategies
- Oversee subcontractor, vendor, material, equipment, and professional services budgets and forecasts
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly project reporting, customer reporting, and financial close activities
- Partner with Finance and Accounting on revenue recognition, invoicing, cash flow, and project cost forecasting
- Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with QISG policies, procedures, and project controls standards
- Leverage Power BI and other reporting tools to turn project data into clear, actionable insights for leadership
- Support proposals, special projects, and ad hoc business needs as required
This is a leadership role first and foremost—responsible for building a strong regional project controls team while ensuring projects have the financial visibility, discipline, and insight needed to succeed.
What You'll Bring
Required Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; equivalent project controls and industry experience may be considered
- 15+ years of project controls experience, including large, multi-year EPC design and construction projects
- Strong leadership experience managing and developing project controls teams
- Thorough knowledge and proficiency with Primavera P6
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Experience
- Experience with JDE and EcoSys preferred
- Experience with document control, contract administration, and contract management; Procore experience is a plus
Skills & Leadership
- Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, including estimating, scheduling, procurement, contracting, construction, and project closeout
- Expertise across cost control, planning/scheduling, progress, manpower, productivity, change, risk, contingency, and reporting
- Proven ability to lead large teams, build strong relationships, and drive accountability and performance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage employees, project teams, and senior leadership
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Proactive, analytical problem-solver who identifies issues early and drives solutions
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and professional work environment
Travel Requirements
- Travel: Yes
- Up to 25%
What You'll Get
Join QISG and Build What’s Next!
At QISG, we believe great people deserve great opportunities. We offer the benefits, support, and growth opportunities to help you build a rewarding career.
- Competitive base salary
- Target bonus
- 4 weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Weekly pay
- Mentoring, leadership development, and career growth opportunities
At QISG, you’re not just joining a team—you’re building your career with a company that invests in your success.
Compensation Range
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $195,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
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A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Experience with earned value management and cost performance reporting
- PMI or AACE certification such as PSP, CCP, or EVP preferred by most Colorado employers
- Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or large infrastructure project environments
- Strong written communication skills for presenting cost and schedule reports to stakeholders
Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project controls engineer in Colorado?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field followed by project controls experience on real projects. Colorado does not issue a state-specific license for project controls engineers, but employers here consistently favor candidates who hold or are pursuing AACE International credentials such as the Planning and Scheduling Professional or Certified Cost Professional, or a PMI scheduling certification. Building experience on Colorado's active infrastructure, defense, or energy sectors accelerates hiring.
Which companies hire project controls engineers in Colorado?
Colorado project controls engineer roles are posted by Loenbro, Quanta Services, and Burns & McDonnell and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace primes, federal defense contractors, and large infrastructure owners makes it one of the more active states for this role.
Which Colorado cities have the most project controls engineer jobs?
Denver, Centennial, and Aurora account for the largest share of project controls engineer openings in Colorado. Denver drives volume through its infrastructure construction pipeline and corporate headquarters, while Colorado Springs and Aurora reflect the dense presence of aerospace and defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin Space, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon, that require dedicated project controls staff on long-term government programs.
Are there remote project controls engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely analytical fields because project controls work often requires site visits, contractor coordination, and direct access to project data systems. About 29% of project controls engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with fully remote arrangements most often found in cost analysis and reporting roles that are not tied to a physical construction site.
How can I get hired as a project controls engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior cost engineer or project controls analyst role at one of Colorado's large engineering and construction firms or defense contractors. Employers like Jacobs and Parsons regularly hire new graduates into analyst tracks that rotate through scheduling, cost control, and reporting. A degree in construction management or industrial engineering from a Colorado institution gives a strong foundation, and earning an AACE student or associate membership before graduation signals genuine commitment. Lateral moves from estimating or project accounting roles are also common in Colorado's construction and infrastructure sector.
Where can I find and apply to project controls engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to project controls engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target sector, and apply directly through each listing without needing to create an account or sign up first.
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