Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Project Controls Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in defense and aerospace, large-scale infrastructure, life sciences construction, and energy, covering roles from entry-level cost engineers through senior program controllers. Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Raytheon Technologies, Turner Construction, and General Electric Aerospace maintain significant project portfolios. Earned value management, schedule risk analysis, and integrated master schedule development are the sub-areas Massachusetts employers ask for most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top employerSkanska
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring6
Work type100% Hybrid
Top industryConstruction

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Eversource Energy
Analyst, Project Controls (Hybrid Schedule)
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Analyst, Project Controls (Hybrid Schedule)
Eversource Energy
Westwood, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$91k - $101k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
5,001-10,000

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Skanska
Project Controls Coordinator
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Skanska
Added 1d ago
Project Controls Coordinator
Skanska
Waltham, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Cumming Group
Senior Project Controls Manager - Life Science Construction Anticipated Opening
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Cumming Group
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Senior Project Controls Manager - Life Science Construction Anticipated Opening
Cumming Group
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$115k - $154k.02/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Cumming Group
Project Controls Manager/Analyst - Life Science Construction Anticipated Opening
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Cumming Group
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Project Controls Manager/Analyst - Life Science Construction Anticipated Opening
Cumming Group
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$102k - $136k.34/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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CBRE
Senior Project Controls Analyst
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CBRE
Added 5d ago
Senior Project Controls Analyst
CBRE
Boston, Massachusetts
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$85k - $110k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Project Controls Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
7 jobs
Westwood
2 jobs
Andover
1 job
Norwell
1 job
Waltham
1 job
Cambridge
1 job

Project Controls Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Skanska
Skanska3 open roles
Cumming
Cumming2 open roles
Eversource Energy
Eversource Energy2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Waste Management & Environmental Services

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project controls engineer jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
  • Proficiency with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
  • Experience applying earned value management principles on government or commercial projects
  • Familiarity with DCMA or DoD program reporting standards preferred for defense roles
  • Strong cost variance analysis and forecasting skills with demonstrated reporting experience
  • Professional certification such as PMI-SP or AACE Planning and Scheduling Professional preferred

Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project controls engineer in Massachusetts?

Most project controls engineers in Massachusetts enter the field with a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or in construction management. Massachusetts does not issue a state-specific license for the project controls function itself, but roles at defense contractors and public agencies often require DCMA compliance familiarity or a Department of Defense security clearance. Earning an AACE certification or PMI Scheduling Professional credential significantly strengthens a candidate's profile in this market.

Which companies hire project controls engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring project controls engineers in Massachusetts right now include Skanska, Cumming, and Eversource Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of defense primes, large hospital construction programs, and life sciences campus expansions means demand is spread across both government contracting firms and commercial construction management companies.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most project controls engineer jobs?

Boston, Westwood, and Massachusetts have the most project controls engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge drive the largest share through major healthcare system expansions, university capital programs, and defense contractors headquartered in the Route 128 corridor, while Worcester's growing biotech and infrastructure pipeline has made it a consistent secondary market for the role.

Are there remote project controls engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since project controls work often requires on-site schedule walks and stakeholder meetings. About 100% of project controls engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with most of those positions concentrated in the cost analysis and reporting functions rather than the field-facing scheduling roles.

How can I get hired as a project controls engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a cost engineer or project coordinator role at a Massachusetts construction management or defense contractor, where exposure to scheduling software and earned value reporting is built into the job. Firms like Turner Construction and large Route 128 defense primes regularly bring on new graduates in junior controls or program analyst roles. Completing an AACE student membership, building a sample schedule in Primavera P6, or transferring from a quantity surveying or estimating background signals readiness to hiring managers without full project controls experience.

Where can I find and apply to project controls engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to project controls engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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