Project Controls Manager Jobs in Arizona
Project Controls Manager jobs in Arizona are in steady demand, concentrated in construction, defense, semiconductor manufacturing, and large-scale infrastructure development, with openings at every level from junior project controls analyst through senior program controls director. Phoenix, Tucson, and the East Valley cities of Mesa and Chandler anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Intel, Raytheon, and Turner Construction maintain long-term project pipelines. Earned value management, schedule analysis, and cost forecasting are the specialties Arizona employers consistently prioritize. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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
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:
85,000 - 120,000 USD per year(Phoenix, AZ)
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
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:
85,000 - 120,000 USD per year(Phoenix, AZ)
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls manager jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field required
- PMI Scheduling Professional or AACE International certification strongly preferred by Arizona employers
- Five or more years of project controls experience on capital or defense programs
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and earned value management systems is consistently required
- Experience supporting Arizona construction, semiconductor, or defense sector projects preferred
- Strong cost forecasting, variance analysis, and schedule reporting skills expected
Project Controls Manager Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project controls manager in Arizona?
The most direct path in Arizona is a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a quantitative field, followed by several years in a project controls analyst or scheduler role on large capital projects. Arizona has no state-issued license specific to project controls, but employers widely value AACE International's Certified Cost Professional designation or PMI's Scheduling Professional credential. Building experience on construction, defense, or semiconductor projects in the Phoenix or Tucson markets gives candidates a clear competitive edge.
How much do project controls managers make in Arizona?
Project controls managers in Arizona earn a median of about $99,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,050 for the lowest 10% to over $161,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project controls managers in Arizona?
Employers hiring project controls managers in Arizona right now include Freeport-McMoRan, Rosendin Electric, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's defense corridor around Tucson and the semiconductor expansion in the East Valley have driven sustained project controls demand from large primes and specialty contractors alike.
Which Arizona cities have the most project controls manager jobs?
Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa have the most project controls manager openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates due to its concentration of large general contractors, utility infrastructure programs, and corporate headquarters, while Tucson's defense and aerospace base anchors demand there, and East Valley cities like Mesa and Chandler reflect the ongoing semiconductor campus buildout driving sustained project controls hiring.
Are there remote project controls manager jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Project controls managers are most valuable on-site or close to active project teams, so fully remote arrangements are uncommon in construction and defense. About 46% of project controls manager openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be cost reporting or data analysis functions that can be handled off-site rather than field-facing schedule coordination roles.
How can I get hired as a project controls manager in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a project controls analyst or junior scheduler role supporting a large construction or defense program. Arizona employers like Turner Construction, Hensel Phelps, and Raytheon regularly bring on candidates from construction management programs at Arizona State University or the University of Arizona. Earning an AACE Student Membership and completing a Primavera P6 fundamentals course before applying signals readiness. Adjacent roles in estimating, planning, or project administration are common lateral moves that lead into project controls within one to two project cycles.
Where can I find and apply to project controls manager jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to project controls manager jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings. Find roles that fit your experience and sector focus and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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