Project Controls Manager Jobs in Maryland
Project Controls Manager jobs in Maryland are concentrated in the Baltimore metro, suburban Washington D.C. corridors like Bethesda and Rockville, and the Annapolis area, where federal contracting, defense systems, and infrastructure investment sustain steady demand at every level from senior analyst to program-wide controls lead. Major employers with an established footprint in the state include Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and the Maryland Department of Transportation, all of which maintain ongoing project controls needs across large-scale programs. Cost engineering, earned value management, and schedule analysis are the specialties that appear most consistently in Maryland postings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. In this role, you will help deliver control systems projects that improve building performance while supporting customers, teams, and project outcomes with a strong focus on safety, quality, and accountability.
Role Overview
As a Controls Project Manager 4, you will act as the on-site project leader for assigned control systems projects. You will plan, execute, and complete work that may include hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout. You will also manage project finances, maintain customer communication, and support warranty execution to ensure each project is delivered successfully.
Key Responsibilities
Lead assigned control systems projects from planning through commissioning, closeout, and warranty support.
Coordinate hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, and system and network commissioning.
Manage project costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow for assigned work.
Maintain communication with customers throughout all phases of the project and pursue change orders when scope changes arise.
Direct subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative support as needed.
Manage material selection, ordering, budgeting, and delivery schedules for project procurement.
Secure pricing and availability from vendors, suppliers, and mechanical and electrical subcontractors.
Oversee jobsite coordination for panel and field device locations and ensure installation aligns with project requirements.
Complete loading, device verification, commissioning, and validation of system controllers.
Provide accurate as-built records, commissioning documentation, manuals, and owner/operator training as required.
Support subcontractor payment, billing, and project closeout activities.
Develop project plans, coordinate resources, and maintain viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
How You Will Do It
Own outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity by managing scope, schedule, quality, and financial results from kickoff through warranty completion.
Stay close to the work by coordinating field details, resolving commissioning issues quickly, and ensuring installation meets project expectations.
Use candor and continuous problem-solving to surface risks early, address change impacts clearly, and keep projects moving forward.
Win as one team by building strong working relationships with customers, subcontractors, technicians, designers, and internal partners.
Focus on what matters by removing obstacles, maintaining clear priorities, and keeping communication practical and timely.
Provide coaching and technical assistance so delegated work is completed accurately, on time, within scope, and within budget.
Keep management informed with timely project updates, forecasts, and documentation that support sound decision-making.
Qualifications
Technical associate degree with two years of field experience, or four years of equivalent related field experience in the HVAC industry.
Hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems.
Ability to communicate technical material clearly to a non-technical audience.
Ability to work independently and manage assigned responsibilities with limited supervision.
Nice to Have
Strong personal computer skills.
Knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems.
Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.
Why Join Us
The hiring salary range for this role is $100K-$125K, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, location, and market data. We offer a competitive salary, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision care available day one. You will also have access to extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, an encouraging and collaborative team environment, and a strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
If you are ready to lead impactful controls projects and grow with a team that values safety, collaboration, and performance, we encourage you to apply.
Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. In this role, you will help deliver control systems projects that improve building performance while supporting customers, teams, and project outcomes with a strong focus on safety, quality, and accountability.
Role Overview
As a Controls Project Manager 4, you will act as the on-site project leader for assigned control systems projects. You will plan, execute, and complete work that may include hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout. You will also manage project finances, maintain customer communication, and support warranty execution to ensure each project is delivered successfully.
Key Responsibilities
Lead assigned control systems projects from planning through commissioning, closeout, and warranty support.
Coordinate hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, and system and network commissioning.
Manage project costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow for assigned work.
Maintain communication with customers throughout all phases of the project and pursue change orders when scope changes arise.
Direct subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative support as needed.
Manage material selection, ordering, budgeting, and delivery schedules for project procurement.
Secure pricing and availability from vendors, suppliers, and mechanical and electrical subcontractors.
Oversee jobsite coordination for panel and field device locations and ensure installation aligns with project requirements.
Complete loading, device verification, commissioning, and validation of system controllers.
Provide accurate as-built records, commissioning documentation, manuals, and owner/operator training as required.
Support subcontractor payment, billing, and project closeout activities.
Develop project plans, coordinate resources, and maintain viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
How You Will Do It
Own outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity by managing scope, schedule, quality, and financial results from kickoff through warranty completion.
Stay close to the work by coordinating field details, resolving commissioning issues quickly, and ensuring installation meets project expectations.
Use candor and continuous problem-solving to surface risks early, address change impacts clearly, and keep projects moving forward.
Win as one team by building strong working relationships with customers, subcontractors, technicians, designers, and internal partners.
Focus on what matters by removing obstacles, maintaining clear priorities, and keeping communication practical and timely.
Provide coaching and technical assistance so delegated work is completed accurately, on time, within scope, and within budget.
Keep management informed with timely project updates, forecasts, and documentation that support sound decision-making.
Qualifications
Technical associate degree with two years of field experience, or four years of equivalent related field experience in the HVAC industry.
Hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems.
Ability to communicate technical material clearly to a non-technical audience.
Ability to work independently and manage assigned responsibilities with limited supervision.
Nice to Have
Strong personal computer skills.
Knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems.
Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.
Why Join Us
The hiring salary range for this role is $100K-$125K, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, location, and market data. We offer a competitive salary, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision care available day one. You will also have access to extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, an encouraging and collaborative team environment, and a strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
If you are ready to lead impactful controls projects and grow with a team that values safety, collaboration, and performance, we encourage you to apply.
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Project Controls Manager Job Market in Maryland
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- Construction & Real Estate
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls manager jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field required
- PMI Planning and Scheduling Professional or AACE International certification strongly preferred
- Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for schedule development and control
- Experience applying earned value management on federal or defense contracts in Maryland
- Ability to obtain a federal security clearance for roles with Maryland defense contractors
- Strong written reporting skills for cost and schedule variance analysis and stakeholder briefings
Project Controls Manager Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project controls manager in Maryland?
The concrete path in Maryland starts with a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a quantitative field, followed by hands-on experience in scheduling or cost engineering on progressively larger projects. Maryland does not issue a state license specific to project controls, but employers here place significant weight on AACE International's Certified Cost Professional or PMI's Planning and Scheduling Professional credential. Many Maryland defense and federal contractors also expect candidates to hold or be eligible for a security clearance before advancing to management.
How much do project controls managers make in Maryland?
Project controls managers in Maryland earn a median of about $104,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,890 for the lowest 10% to over $167,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project controls managers in Maryland?
Maryland project controls manager roles are posted by X-Energy, Albireo Energy, and SBF Search and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's concentration of defense primes, federal agencies, and large infrastructure agencies means demand is especially consistent in the Baltimore-Washington corridor throughout the year.
Which Maryland cities have the most project controls manager jobs?
Joppa, Elkton, and Hanover lead Maryland for project controls manager openings. The distribution follows the state's major economic drivers: the Baltimore metro anchors construction and infrastructure hiring, while Bethesda and Rockville draw demand from defense contractors and federal agencies clustered along the I-270 and I-495 corridors, making suburban D.C. a strong secondary market even for candidates based in the city.
Are there remote project controls manager jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're limited, because project controls work is closely tied to active project sites and internal program teams that require regular in-person coordination. About 50% of project controls manager openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than purely desk-based professions. The functions most likely to allow remote work are reporting, schedule analysis, and cost forecasting rather than on-site controls and field coordination.
How can I get hired as a project controls manager in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a project controls analyst or cost analyst role, which large Maryland defense contractors and infrastructure agencies use as a pipeline for managers. Employers like Northrop Grumman and Leidos regularly bring in recent graduates to support earned value management teams, and the Maryland Department of Transportation offers entry-level program support roles that build scheduling fundamentals. Earning your AACE International Cost Technician credential early and getting comfortable with Primavera P6 gives candidates without field experience a measurable advantage in Maryland applications.
Where can I find and apply to project controls manager jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to project controls manager jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings updated in real time. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and location preference, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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