Project Controls Manager Jobs in California
Project Controls Manager jobs in California are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, infrastructure, water systems, and commercial construction across a market that consistently ranks among the most active in the country, with openings from associate-level cost engineers through senior program controls directors. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento generate the heaviest hiring volume, with large established employers such as Bechtel, AECOM, and Northrop Grumman maintaining ongoing project controls teams across the state. Earned value management, schedule control, and capital program oversight are the most sought-after specialties in California listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Open roles88
Top employerENTRUST Solutions
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring34
Work type53% On-site
Top industryConsulting
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Sr. Project Controls Specialist
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Kleinfelder
Sr. Project Controls Specialist
San Diego, California
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Mgr - Project Controls
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DPR Construction
Mgr - Project Controls
Santa Clara, California
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Sr Mgr - Project Controls
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DPR Construction
Sr Mgr - Project Controls
Santa Clara, California
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Deputy Director, Bart Silicon Valley Ii Project Controls
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Deputy Director, Bart Silicon Valley Ii Project Controls
San Jose, California
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Project Controls Manager
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KLA
Project Controls Manager
Milpitas, California
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Sr. Project Controls Specialist
Kleinfelder·San Diego, California
Job functions:
$76k - $127k/yr
Associate's degree in finance
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Job Description:
Take Your Delivery Management Career to the Next Level
Do you have a passion for managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations? Our delivery management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout. Each phase requires strong attention to detail while communicating to internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives? Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems.
Step into Your New Role
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $75,850 - $126,585.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Take Your Delivery Management Career to the Next Level
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Do you have a passion for managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations? Our delivery management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout. Each phase requires strong attention to detail while communicating to internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives? Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelder is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join our Southern California team in San Diego, Laguna Hills, or one of our other Southern California offices (Los Angeles, Ontario, Riverside).
As a Project Controls Specialist, you will:
- Work directly with Project Managers, Program Managers, and Senior Project Control Specialists to support in the execution of all project controls processes and systems on large-scale delivery projects from proposal to close-out phases.
- Work with the Project Manager to create Project Management Plans for project team application.
- Assist in the creation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedules, earned value, and other project documents.
- Provide support for intermediate planning and scheduling for baseline, resources, and progress tracking needs.
- Implement and execute proper controls to proactively support, monitor, and communicate budget, actual status, and forecast costs, labor hours, and quantities for projects. Develop and issue timely cost reports. Prepare and issue cost analysis narratives including recommendations for corrective actions that are used by the project team to manage the work. Prepare earned value-based reports, including earned value curves.
- Assist with preparation of cost proposals in Kleinfelder and Client formats.
- Support Project Managers in contract management/compliance, invoice management, document control, client meetings/coordination, and interaction with AR Collections Specialist team.
- Take the lead in the development and maintenance of periodic status reports to keep management and/or client informed on the project progress.
- Coordination with Kleinfelder's contract department for initiation and completion of Prime/Sub agreement, Certificate of Insurance, subcontractor task orders, and Kleinfelder Master Service Agreements.
- Implementation and monitoring of project document structure to ensure QA/QC compliance, logical tier creation, and coordination of project files through administrative team. This includes hard copy, electronic, and SharePoint filing.
Requirements: Self-motivated, minimal supervision, detail oriented professional with 4-8 years in planning/scheduling, cost control, and project administration using MS Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook. Advanced skills in Excel and advanced spreadsheet functions preferred.
Education: Associates" degree from a two-year college in finance, business, or project management desirable.
Experience: Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Demonstrate team collaboration, communication, organization, and self-prioritization skills.
Must be:
- dependable and keep required work schedules.
- able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
- a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.
- detail orientated with the ability to catch and correct one's own errors, as well as those of others when proofreading.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $75,850 - $126,585.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
Kleinfelder
Sr. Project Controls Specialist
San Diego, California
Added 1d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$76k - $127k/yr
Associate's degree in finance
Job Description
Job Description:
Take Your Delivery Management Career to the Next Level
Do you have a passion for managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations? Our delivery management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout. Each phase requires strong attention to detail while communicating to internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives? Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems.
Step into Your New Role
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $75,850 - $126,585.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Take Your Delivery Management Career to the Next Level
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Do you have a passion for managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations? Our delivery management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout. Each phase requires strong attention to detail while communicating to internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives? Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelder is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join our Southern California team in San Diego, Laguna Hills, or one of our other Southern California offices (Los Angeles, Ontario, Riverside).
As a Project Controls Specialist, you will:
- Work directly with Project Managers, Program Managers, and Senior Project Control Specialists to support in the execution of all project controls processes and systems on large-scale delivery projects from proposal to close-out phases.
- Work with the Project Manager to create Project Management Plans for project team application.
- Assist in the creation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedules, earned value, and other project documents.
- Provide support for intermediate planning and scheduling for baseline, resources, and progress tracking needs.
- Implement and execute proper controls to proactively support, monitor, and communicate budget, actual status, and forecast costs, labor hours, and quantities for projects. Develop and issue timely cost reports. Prepare and issue cost analysis narratives including recommendations for corrective actions that are used by the project team to manage the work. Prepare earned value-based reports, including earned value curves.
- Assist with preparation of cost proposals in Kleinfelder and Client formats.
- Support Project Managers in contract management/compliance, invoice management, document control, client meetings/coordination, and interaction with AR Collections Specialist team.
- Take the lead in the development and maintenance of periodic status reports to keep management and/or client informed on the project progress.
- Coordination with Kleinfelder's contract department for initiation and completion of Prime/Sub agreement, Certificate of Insurance, subcontractor task orders, and Kleinfelder Master Service Agreements.
- Implementation and monitoring of project document structure to ensure QA/QC compliance, logical tier creation, and coordination of project files through administrative team. This includes hard copy, electronic, and SharePoint filing.
Requirements: Self-motivated, minimal supervision, detail oriented professional with 4-8 years in planning/scheduling, cost control, and project administration using MS Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook. Advanced skills in Excel and advanced spreadsheet functions preferred.
Education: Associates" degree from a two-year college in finance, business, or project management desirable.
Experience: Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Demonstrate team collaboration, communication, organization, and self-prioritization skills.
Must be:
- dependable and keep required work schedules.
- able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
- a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.
- detail orientated with the ability to catch and correct one's own errors, as well as those of others when proofreading.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $75,850 - $126,585.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
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1 jobProject Controls Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services12
- Cybersecurity5
- Technology & Software5
- Construction & Real Estate4
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- PMI Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) or AACE certification preferred by most California employers
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and cost-control software such as Ecosys or Oracle Unifier
- Five or more years of project controls experience on large capital or infrastructure programs
- Demonstrated experience with earned value management systems on public or federal contracts
- Familiarity with California Department of Transportation or California public agency contract requirements
Project Controls Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project controls manager in California?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, followed by hands-on experience as a cost engineer or project controls analyst. California does not issue a state license specific to this role, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold AACE International certification or the PMI Planning and Scheduling Professional credential. Building experience on California public-agency or infrastructure programs accelerates hiring significantly.
How much do project controls managers make in California?
Project controls managers in California earn a median of about $120,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,180 for the lowest 10% to over $188,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project controls managers in California?
Employers hiring project controls managers in California right now include ENTRUST Solutions, Tesla, and STV, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's large aerospace, defense, and public infrastructure programs mean long-term hiring pipelines at many of these organizations rather than one-off openings.
Which California cities have the most project controls manager jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento have the most project controls manager openings in California. Los Angeles anchors hiring through its aerospace, entertainment infrastructure, and transit megaprojects, while San Francisco and Sacramento reflect strong demand from tech campus development and state capital program offices respectively, making each city's concentration a product of distinct industries rather than geography alone.
Are there remote project controls manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because the role often requires on-site schedule reviews, contractor coordination, and physical progress verification. About 47% of project controls manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most flexibility concentrated in the reporting, forecasting, and earned value analysis portions of the role.
How can I get hired as a project controls manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an associate or junior project controls analyst role at a large California engineering firm or public agency. Companies such as AECOM and Jacobs hire new graduates into structured analyst programs, and the California Department of Water Resources and Caltrans regularly bring on entry-level cost and schedule staff. Moving laterally from construction estimating or project accounting is also a well-worn path, and earning an AACE certification early significantly strengthens a junior candidate's application.
Where can I find and apply to project controls manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to project controls manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly.
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