Project Controls Manager Jobs in Missouri
Project Controls Manager jobs in Missouri are open across Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield and other Missouri metros, with employers like Burns & McDonnell, Garver, and Graham Packaging Company hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for leadership, direction, management and performance of a project controls department. The Project Controls Manager is to assure that the reporting systems for project controls, the project controls roles and staff and the tools used in project controls are developed, available and functioning according to enterprise Project Management Center of Excellence requirements. The department performs complex aspects of individual project estimating, scheduling, change documentation and cost control while reporting to accounting and clients. The Project Controls Manager is a critical position as the leader of the project controls unit. This position supports Project Managers and Project Directors on projects and programs of varying size and complexity. The Project Controls Manager will be expected to lead and direct the organization that provides reviews of the project controls status (cost, contract, WBS, schedule, resource, etc.). This position is critical to the coaching and mentoring of Project Controls Specialists.
- Lead the development of effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flow reports and forecasts for multiple projects.
- Lead the development, implementation, and management of a reporting data warehouse to produce valuable program controls reports and data for multiple large projects.
- Support the recruitment, development, training, retention and evaluating performance of the project controls team.
- Lead the development and implementation of project execution plans.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with existing and potential clients, customers, and contractors to develop additional business.
- Responsible for engineering, procurement, and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
- Serve as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
- Experience with Construction Self-Perform projects.
- Validate the accuracy of cost management and forecast reporting.
- Interface with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
- Experience in negotiation of heavy industrial project prime agreements and construction contract/subcontract agreements.
- Lead the review of upstream (prime contract) / downstream (purchase orders & subcontract) change orders.
- Analyze and validate cash flow reports.
- Lead the Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
- Lead the presentation of Project Controls reporting.
- Lead and direct schedule management involving critical path method scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, forecasting and document control for multiple projects.
- Provide recommendation on schedule work arounds and mitigation efforts to the team.
- Validate the accuracy of earned value management system reporting.
- Analyze and validate progress curves.
- Lead the review of material takeoffs.
- Oversee the risk management process by identifying and mitigating risk potentials to the project.
- Validate quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
- Validate field audits to verify the accuracy of reporting and processes.
- Lead Project Forensic Analysis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 7 years of direct project controls experience required.
- Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Prior experience with critical path scheduling, project cost management, estimating and document control required.
- Extensive Accounting knowledge preferred.
- Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
- Experience with Earned Value Management system preferred.
- Ability to facilitate and produce detailed construction schedules and interface those construction schedules with engineering and procurement activities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft office.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Project Controls
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Req ID: 262176
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KD #CDB
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Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Controls Manager Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell14

- Garver2

- Graham Packaging Company2

- Aegis Project Controls1

- Dyno Nobel1

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services16
- Construction & Real Estate7
- Chemicals & Materials6
- Manufacturing5
- Food & Beverage3
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls manager jobs across Missouri.
- Five or more years of project controls experience on capital or engineering projects
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for scheduling and reporting
- Experience with earned value management and cost performance index reporting
- AACE International or PMI scheduling certification preferred
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with cost forecasting tools such as Cobra, PRISM, or Oracle Unifier
Project Controls Manager Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project controls manager jobs are there in Missouri?
There are 43+ project controls manager openings in Missouri on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield. New positions post regularly as employers across Missouri hire.
How much do project controls managers make in Missouri?
Project controls managers in Missouri earn a median of about $94,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,660 for the lowest 10% to over $157,650 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Missouri cities have the most project controls manager jobs?
Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield have the most project controls manager openings in Missouri right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project controls managers in Missouri?
Employers hiring project controls managers in Missouri include Burns & McDonnell, Garver, and Graham Packaging Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project controls manager jobs in Missouri?
Yes. About 5% of project controls manager openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Missouri metros.
How do I apply for project controls manager jobs in Missouri?
You can apply to project controls manager jobs in Missouri directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Missouri location, then apply to each one that fits.
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