Project Controls Engineer Jobs in South Carolina
Project Controls Engineer jobs in South Carolina are open across Charleston, Greenville, and Columbia and other South Carolina metros, with employers like GE Vernova, Hitachi Global Air Power Us, LLC (F/K/A Sullair Llc), and Trane Technologies hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Aegis
The Aegis Companies provide expert project control services to the construction industry's most respected contractors, owners, and operators. Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, 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 are currently looking for a Project Controls Engineer to provide scheduling support services to our valued client's practice. 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. This role is a significant project team position with many growth opportunities.
General responsibilities include:
- Development, maintenance, and monitoring of construction CPM Schedules.
- Review project documents and specifications to develop baseline schedules that accurately include 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 the contractor’s progress and present it 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
- Three or more years of experience in project controls and CPM scheduling within the vertical construction industry.
- One or more years of experience in project controls for data centers.
- 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 data center projects.
- 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 requires being full-time on-site.
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
The pay range for this role is:
90,000 - 130,000 USD per year (North Charleston, SC)
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Project Controls Engineer Job Market in South Carolina
A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- GE Vernova3

- Hitachi Global Air Power Us, LLC (F/K/A Sullair Llc)3

- Trane Technologies3

- Aegis Project Controls2

- CRANSTON2

Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing18
- Construction & Real Estate9
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Automotive3
- Energy3
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls engineer jobs across South Carolina.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 for schedule development and baseline maintenance
- Experience with earned value management including CPI and SPI reporting
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Ability to develop and maintain cost forecasts and change control logs
- Familiarity with work breakdown structures and project control plans
- PMI Planning and Scheduling Professional or AACE certification preferred
Project Controls Engineer Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project controls engineer jobs are there in South Carolina?
There are 35+ project controls engineer openings in South Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Charleston, Greenville, and Columbia. New positions post regularly as employers across South Carolina hire.
Which South Carolina cities have the most project controls engineer jobs?
Charleston, Greenville, and Columbia have the most project controls engineer openings in South Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project controls engineers in South Carolina?
Employers hiring project controls engineers in South Carolina include GE Vernova, Hitachi Global Air Power Us, LLC (F/K/A Sullair Llc), and Trane Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project controls engineer jobs in South Carolina?
Yes. About 3% of project controls engineer openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in South Carolina metros.
How do I apply for project controls engineer jobs in South Carolina?
You can apply to project controls engineer jobs in South Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred South Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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