Entry Level Project Controls Manager Jobs
New grad project controls manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of scheduling and cost-tracking projects can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, with employers like Burns & McDonnell, ISC Constructors, and aptim hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We are currently hiring a Project Controls Coordinator I for our client in the Duluth, MN area. Under the direction of the Supervisor Project Controls, the Project Controls Analyst will perform cost related activities to support the project execution team related to project cost management, forecast and budget analysis, schedule, reporting, and earned value management using Project Controls Cost Management System (EcoSys).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze and maintain the project costs at the WBS level including control budget, incurred costs, commitments, and forecast.
- Provide the project team with accurate and timely cost information and reporting.
- Perform earned value measurements to anticipate forecast impacts.
- Perform monthly project close processes and prepare monthly project reports and comparative capital cost estimates for the project in Excel and EcoSys.
- Prepare and document project change orders timely in accordance with Project Management Office standards.
- Engage the Project Managers in meetings and discussions to review and reforecast project costs.
- Review cost transactions to ensure accurate project costs.
- Communicate with larger Controls team for the project.
- Liaise with Project Managers and Field Cost Analysts to ensure engagement with the project progress, changes, highlights and issues.
- Maintain the project Work Breakdown Structure such that it facilitates project execution and cost control during project execution and meets Accounting requirements for asset creation and project closeout.
- Provide support and guidance to Engineering Cost Associates for work order maintenance, invoice coding and validation.
- Participate in meetings to stay informed of project changes to scope, cost, schedule and progress.
This role is guided by industry standardized practices, Company processes, and general work assignment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Four Year Degree or combination of education and related experience.
- Experienced analytical skills.
- An independent worker within a team setting.
- Demonstrated professional engagement at a high level with work group, stakeholders, and contractors in a team setting.
- Proficient in the use of Oracle, PCMS systems and MS office suite, intermediate+ Excel skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload, bring issues forward and develop working relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Detail oriented and understands the importance of data reconciliation.
All interested candidates should send an updated MSWord resume to the email address provided.
INTRODUCTION
We are currently hiring a Project Controls Coordinator I for our client in the Duluth, MN area. Under the direction of the Supervisor Project Controls, the Project Controls Analyst will perform cost related activities to support the project execution team related to project cost management, forecast and budget analysis, schedule, reporting, and earned value management using Project Controls Cost Management System (EcoSys).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze and maintain the project costs at the WBS level including control budget, incurred costs, commitments, and forecast.
- Provide the project team with accurate and timely cost information and reporting.
- Perform earned value measurements to anticipate forecast impacts.
- Perform monthly project close processes and prepare monthly project reports and comparative capital cost estimates for the project in Excel and EcoSys.
- Prepare and document project change orders timely in accordance with Project Management Office standards.
- Engage the Project Managers in meetings and discussions to review and reforecast project costs.
- Review cost transactions to ensure accurate project costs.
- Communicate with larger Controls team for the project.
- Liaise with Project Managers and Field Cost Analysts to ensure engagement with the project progress, changes, highlights and issues.
- Maintain the project Work Breakdown Structure such that it facilitates project execution and cost control during project execution and meets Accounting requirements for asset creation and project closeout.
- Provide support and guidance to Engineering Cost Associates for work order maintenance, invoice coding and validation.
- Participate in meetings to stay informed of project changes to scope, cost, schedule and progress.
This role is guided by industry standardized practices, Company processes, and general work assignment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Four Year Degree or combination of education and related experience.
- Experienced analytical skills.
- An independent worker within a team setting.
- Demonstrated professional engagement at a high level with work group, stakeholders, and contractors in a team setting.
- Proficient in the use of Oracle, PCMS systems and MS office suite, intermediate+ Excel skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload, bring issues forward and develop working relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Detail oriented and understands the importance of data reconciliation.
All interested candidates should send an updated MSWord resume to the email address provided.
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Entry Level Project Controls Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level project controls manager job?
Entry level project controls manager roles look for candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project, basic cost reporting, and earned value concepts. Internship experience on construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects gives a strong edge, and a degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is a common baseline. Highlighting specific project deliverables, even from coursework, makes a real difference at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level project controls managers?
Companies hiring entry level project controls managers right now include Burns & McDonnell, ISC Constructors, and aptim, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Engineering and construction firms, defense contractors, and large infrastructure owners tend to hire the most at this level, often bringing on recent graduates through structured rotational or project-support programs.
Are there remote entry level project controls manager jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of project work. About 14% of entry level project controls manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated in industries where reporting and data analysis can be performed off-site. Searching by location preference on Migrate Mate lets you filter for the work setting that fits your situation.
Are these new grad project controls manager jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior project controls manager roles. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work as qualifying experience, and does not require a professional certification like PSP or CCE as a condition of applying. Coursework in scheduling, cost engineering, or construction management also counts at this stage.
Which industries hire the most entry level project controls managers?
Entry Level project controls manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they manage large capital projects with strict schedule and budget requirements, creating consistent demand for junior professionals who can support cost tracking, progress reporting, and baseline maintenance.