Mid Level Project Controls Engineer Jobs
Mid level project controls engineer jobs go to professionals ready to own cost, schedule, and risk baselines for full project lifecycles, coordinate cross-functional reporting, and make recommendations with minimal oversight. Roles run across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, with Aegis Project Controls, Burns & McDonnell, and ENTRUST Solutions hiring at this level now.
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Job Title
Project Controls Planner, Project & Development Services
Job Description Summary
Performs independent cost and/or schedule management tasks for projects of moderate complexity. Supports senior staff and clients through analysis, reporting, and execution of defined project controls deliverables.
Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
- Develop and maintain cost reports or schedules
- Track actuals, commitments, and forecast data
- Assist with accruals and reporting cycles
- Identify variances and support risk and trend analysis
- Interface with project team members to gather inputs
- Status, forecast, and analyze project schedules
- Maintain organized project controls documentation
Education/Experience/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
- Three or more years of related experience in working as a cost or schedule management SME on capital projects, including design, construction and testing phases.
- Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment.
- Expertise using cost and schedule management software.
- Experience within one or more of the following industries required: construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial or related technical field.
- Must possess effective communication skills - both oral and written.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $106,250.00 - $125,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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Who's Hiring
- Aegis Project Controls10

- Burns & McDonnell5

- ENTRUST Solutions5

- Skanska4

- CARIAN3

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services34
- Construction & Real Estate27
- Technology & Software11
- Manufacturing7
- Cybersecurity5
Mid Level Project Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level project controls engineer job?
Lead with concrete ownership: applications that quantify your impact on earned value, schedule variance, or cost forecasting stand out immediately. Highlight experience with tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project, your ability to produce control account plans independently, and any cross-functional coordination you have managed. Tailoring your resume to the specific project type, such as EPC, infrastructure, or industrial, also strengthens your fit for a mid level opening.
Which companies hire mid level project controls engineers?
Companies hiring mid level project controls engineers right now include Aegis Project Controls, Burns & McDonnell, and ENTRUST Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Engineering and construction firms, owner-operators in energy and infrastructure, and large defense contractors tend to maintain the deepest mid level hiring pipelines at this experience stage.
Are there remote mid level project controls engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by project type and employer. About 21% of mid level project controls engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote roles most common in reporting, analytics, and program support functions. Capital-intensive construction and field-tied projects typically require on-site or hybrid presence, especially during execution phases.
How do I move up to a mid level project controls engineer role?
Progression from entry level hinges on demonstrating independent ownership rather than task execution. Build depth in schedule development, cost control, and change management by taking the lead on smaller projects or control accounts. Earning a CCP or PMI-SP credential signals technical readiness, and consistently delivering accurate forecasts and variance analysis with clear explanations of root cause builds the professional reputation that earns a mid level title.
Which industries hire the most mid level project controls engineers?
Mid Level project controls engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring because large capital programs, regulated timelines, and contract accountability structures make rigorous cost and schedule control a core operational requirement rather than a support function.