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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Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Senior Project Controls Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional with experience supporting project controls cost and schedule on large construction projects or programs.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and implement processes and procedures
- Manage cost/change control, including change order review, negotiation, and recommendations, delay analysis
- Track and review change orders with Project Manager
- Manage contingency draw
- Budget Management and Tracking
- Invoice/payment application processing, tracking, and reporting
- Updating owner cost tracking software
- Manage weekly progress reports with the General Contractor
- Produce monthly reports for management
- Providing review reports
- Produce earned value reports
- Review GC’s cost tracking reports
- Work with project managers to develop and maintain the RFP/SOW/change order templates for various projects and support the development of service agreements and SOWs as needed
- Follow up on proposals, reviews, and negotiations for the timely execution of contracts and purchase orders
- Develop owner furnished equipment delivery plans by working with PMs, suppliers and the commodity management team
- Track proposal reviews, negotiations, and contract execution. Manage/coordinate and track the supplier delivery plan to ensure suppliers meet the demand per the plan
- Provide reports for the progress and status of SOWs open for long periods of time
- Coordinate closure of POs at project-end and keep track of work orders status
- Periodically review financial reports to ensure compliance with budget targets, reconciliation of project charges against approved contracts, and support gathering data related to unit costs within sites
- Reconcile GC actual costs with GMP/ Schedule of Values
- Contract Administration (retention, T&Cs, insurance, allowances, contingency, incentives)
- Compiling as built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes
- Maintain cost benchmarking databases
- On Site Records and Document Control
- Tracking all key project documents, including change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc.
- Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance
- Establish close documentation requirements. Collect and track receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.
- Setting and attending change control and cost meetings as required
- Attend risk meetings and maintain risk log
- Monitor, track and analyze schedule progress in the field (actual vs. forecast)
- Ensure QA/QC is followed
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable
Qualifications
- Degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction
- Minimum 5-7 years of applicable experience
- Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing, and presentations
- Skilled in the use of industry accepted applications for cost, planning, and progress measurement
- Demonstrates a high level of self-organization, coordination, and planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Expertise using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.
Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $155,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Sr. Project Control Manager position is $175,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious Senior Project Controls Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is an ambitious construction professional with experience supporting project controls cost and schedule on large construction projects or programs.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and implement processes and procedures
- Manage cost/change control, including change order review, negotiation, and recommendations, delay analysis
- Track and review change orders with Project Manager
- Manage contingency draw
- Budget Management and Tracking
- Invoice/payment application processing, tracking, and reporting
- Updating owner cost tracking software
- Manage weekly progress reports with the General Contractor
- Produce monthly reports for management
- Providing review reports
- Produce earned value reports
- Review GC’s cost tracking reports
- Work with project managers to develop and maintain the RFP/SOW/change order templates for various projects and support the development of service agreements and SOWs as needed
- Follow up on proposals, reviews, and negotiations for the timely execution of contracts and purchase orders
- Develop owner furnished equipment delivery plans by working with PMs, suppliers and the commodity management team
- Track proposal reviews, negotiations, and contract execution. Manage/coordinate and track the supplier delivery plan to ensure suppliers meet the demand per the plan
- Provide reports for the progress and status of SOWs open for long periods of time
- Coordinate closure of POs at project-end and keep track of work orders status
- Periodically review financial reports to ensure compliance with budget targets, reconciliation of project charges against approved contracts, and support gathering data related to unit costs within sites
- Reconcile GC actual costs with GMP/ Schedule of Values
- Contract Administration (retention, T&Cs, insurance, allowances, contingency, incentives)
- Compiling as built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes
- Maintain cost benchmarking databases
- On Site Records and Document Control
- Tracking all key project documents, including change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc.
- Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance
- Establish close documentation requirements. Collect and track receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.
- Setting and attending change control and cost meetings as required
- Attend risk meetings and maintain risk log
- Monitor, track and analyze schedule progress in the field (actual vs. forecast)
- Ensure QA/QC is followed
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable
Qualifications
- Degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction
- Minimum 5-7 years of applicable experience
- Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing, and presentations
- Skilled in the use of industry accepted applications for cost, planning, and progress measurement
- Demonstrates a high level of self-organization, coordination, and planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Expertise using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.
Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $155,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Sr. Project Control Manager position is $175,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
LI-ES1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Controls Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- BKF Engineers45
- Apple8
- Joby Aviation6
- Jobot5
- Abbott4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services71
- Electronics & Hardware33
- Manufacturing15
- Science & Research13
- Medical Devices11
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 BKF Engineers, Apple, and Joby Aviation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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?
San Jose, Los Angeles, and San Francisco 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 16% of project controls manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 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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