Senior Level Project Controls Manager Jobs

Senior level project controls manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of cost engineering, schedule governance, and the cross-functional teams that keep major programs on time and within budget. Roles concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, with an on-site, hybrid, and remote mix, and employers like Granite Construction, Burns & McDonnell, and Cushman & Wakefield hiring at this level now.

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Open roles58
Top stateTexas
Top employerGranite Construction
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type76% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Manager Project Controls
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Manager Project Controls
Primoris Services Corporation
Texas
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Project Controls Specialist
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Project Controls Specialist
WSP
Houston, Texas
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Senior Controls Project Manager
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Senior Controls Project Manager
Trane Technologies
Lubbock, Texas
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$90k - $125k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Director of Project Controls
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Director of Project Controls
PTS Advance
Greater Houston
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Project Management
Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Project Controls & Contracts Administrator
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Senior Project Controls & Contracts Administrator
Environmental Science Associates
San Francisco, California
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
$132k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Senior Level Project Controls Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Granite Construction7 open roles
Burns & McDonnell5 open roles
Cushman & Wakefield5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services22
  • Construction & Real Estate18
  • Technology & Software8
  • Energy3
  • Manufacturing3

Senior Level Project Controls Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level project controls manager job?

Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of project controls functions across the full project lifecycle, not just task execution. Candidates who can show they have led cost forecasting, schedule integrity, and change management on complex, high-value programs stand out. Experience mentoring junior analysts and presenting controls data to executive stakeholders gives a strong edge at the senior tier.

Which companies hire senior level project controls managers?

Companies hiring senior level project controls managers right now include Granite Construction, Burns & McDonnell, and Cushman & Wakefield, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large engineering and construction firms, capital-intensive infrastructure owners, defense contractors, and energy companies managing multi-phase project portfolios.

Are there remote senior level project controls manager jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by industry and project phase. About 24% of senior level project controls manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in program reporting and analytics functions than in field-intensive construction or capital project delivery environments.

What makes a project controls manager role senior level?

Senior level roles carry full ownership of a project controls function rather than contributing to one. That means setting controls strategy, overseeing cost and schedule baselines, leading risk and change management processes, and mentoring project controls staff. Senior professionals are also expected to interface directly with project directors and clients, translating controls data into decisions at the program level.

Which industries hire the most senior level project controls managers?

Senior Level project controls manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they manage large, long-duration capital programs where rigorous cost and schedule controls are tied directly to financial performance and regulatory obligations.