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 Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, with employers like Michels, Kiewit, and ISC Constructors hiring at this level now.

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Open roles44
Top stateTexas
Top employerMichels
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type82% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Fluor Corp.
Associate Project Controls Specialist II
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Fluor Corp.
New 5h ago
Associate Project Controls Specialist II
Fluor Corp.
Houston, Texas
Project & Program Management
$60k - $111k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Skanska
Project Controls Coordinator
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Skanska
Added 2d ago
Project Controls Coordinator
Skanska
Waltham, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Michels
Project Controls Specialist
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Michels
Added 1w ago
Project Controls Specialist
Michels
Billings, Montana
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Linesight
Senior Project Controls Manager
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Linesight
Added 2w ago
Senior Project Controls Manager
Linesight
Huntsville, Alabama
Project & Program Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Business Strategy
On-Site
Bachelor's

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ONEOK
Project Controls Coordinator II
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ONEOK
Added 2w ago
Project Controls Coordinator II
ONEOK
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$78k - $116k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Entry Level Project Controls Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Michels
Michels4 open roles
Kiewit
Kiewit3 open roles
ISC Constructors
ISC Constructors3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate22
  • Consulting & Professional Services11
  • Energy5
  • Manufacturing3
  • Technology & Software2

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 Michels, Kiewit, and ISC Constructors, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 18% of entry level project controls manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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 Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.