Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Missouri

Project Controls Engineer jobs in Missouri concentrate heavily in infrastructure, energy, defense contracting, and large-scale industrial construction, with demand steady across entry-level coordinators through senior program controls leads. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor the majority of openings, with Springfield contributing a smaller but consistent share, and well-established employers like Burns & McDonnell, Boeing, and Ameren maintaining ongoing needs for professionals with scheduling, cost management, and earned value expertise. The most in-demand specialties are Primavera P6 scheduling, cost forecasting, and integrated baseline review support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles31
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityKansas City, MO
Cities hiring7
Work type75% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Cushman & Wakefield
Senior Director, Project Controls, Project & Development Services
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Senior Director, Project Controls, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Creve Coeur, Missouri
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
$149k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Cushman & Wakefield
Planning Analyst, Project Controls, Project & Development Services
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Planning Analyst, Project Controls, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Creve Coeur, Missouri
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
Project Management
$102k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Cushman & Wakefield
Senior Planning Analyst, Project Controls, Project & Development Services
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Added 3d ago
Senior Planning Analyst, Project Controls, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Creve Coeur, Missouri
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$119k - $140k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Cushman & Wakefield
Senior Manager, Project Controls, Electrical Estimator, Project & Development Services
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Added 1w ago
Senior Manager, Project Controls, Electrical Estimator, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Creve Coeur, Missouri
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$149k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Cushman & Wakefield
Senior Manager, Project Controls, Mechanical Estimator, Project & Development Services
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Cushman & Wakefield
Added 1w ago
Senior Manager, Project Controls, Mechanical Estimator, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Creve Coeur, Missouri
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$149k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Project Controls Engineer Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kansas City
13 jobs
Creve Coeur
8 jobs
St. Louis
5 jobs
Pacific
2 jobs
St Louis
1 job
Warrenton
1 job
Springfield
1 job

Project Controls Engineer Job Market in Missouri

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

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell12
  • Cushman & Wakefield
    Cushman & Wakefield8
  • ADB Companies
    ADB Companies2
  • WSP
    WSP1
  • CPKC
    CPKC1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Missouri Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field required
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for scheduling and baseline development
  • Experience with earned value management systems and cost performance reporting
  • Familiarity with change control processes and project change notice documentation
  • Strong skills in cost forecasting, variance analysis, and budget tracking tools
  • PMI Planning and Scheduling Professional or AACE certification preferred by most Missouri employers

Project Controls Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project controls engineer in Missouri?

Most Missouri employers require a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field as the foundation. Missouri does not issue a state-specific license for project controls engineers, so the hiring path runs through demonstrated technical skills and industry credentials. Earning an AACE International certification such as the Planning and Scheduling Professional or Certified Cost Professional, or a PMI scheduling credential, meaningfully strengthens candidacy at Missouri's major contractors and utilities.

Which companies hire project controls engineers in Missouri?

Companies currently hiring project controls engineers in Missouri include Burns & McDonnell, Cushman & Wakefield, and ADB Companies, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Missouri's concentration of engineering and construction firms, defense contractors, and regulated utilities creates consistent demand for project controls professionals across both urban and regional markets.

Which Missouri cities have the most project controls engineer jobs?

Kansas City, Creve Coeur, and St. Louis have the most project controls engineer openings in Missouri. Kansas City drives the largest share through its dense cluster of engineering, construction management, and energy firms, while St. Louis adds significant volume from defense contractors, utilities like Ameren, and large industrial project owners. Springfield contributes a smaller but steady pool tied to regional infrastructure and construction activity.

Are there remote project controls engineer jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're limited. Project controls work is analytical at its core, yet most roles require regular site visits, collaboration with on-site teams, or access to secure project systems that limit full remote arrangements. About 25% of project controls engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the remote-eligible positions most commonly focused on scheduling analysis, cost reporting, and document control rather than field-facing controls roles.

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

The most realistic entry path is a project controls coordinator or project scheduler role at a mid-size Missouri engineering or construction firm, where responsibilities are narrow enough to learn fundamentals quickly. Burns & McDonnell and other large Kansas City-based firms hire new graduates into project support roles that rotate through cost, schedule, and reporting functions. Building proficiency in Primavera P6 through self-study or a community college course, and pursuing an entry-level AACE credential, gives candidates without field experience a concrete edge over peers applying to the same openings.

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

You can find and apply to project controls engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to whichever ones fit your background.

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