Project Controls Manager Jobs in Virginia

Project Controls Manager jobs in Virginia are consistently active across the defense, federal contracting, infrastructure, and energy sectors, with demand at every level from junior project controls analyst through senior program controls manager. The busiest hiring markets are the Northern Virginia corridor, Richmond, and Hampton Roads, where anchor employers like Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and SAIC maintain large project delivery operations. Earned value management, cost engineering, and schedule analysis are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles32
Top employerClark Construction
Top cityDulles, VA
Cities hiring17
Work type50% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Michels
Project Controls Specialist II - Michels Trenchless Inc
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Project Controls Specialist II - Michels Trenchless Inc
Michels
Reston, Virginia
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
$91k - $127k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Albireo Energy
Project Manager - HVAC Controls
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Albireo Energy
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Project Manager - HVAC Controls
Albireo Energy
Sterling, Virginia
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$120k - $140k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
501-1,000

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Johnson Controls
HVAC Building Controls Project Manager
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Johnson Controls
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HVAC Building Controls Project Manager
Johnson Controls
Norfolk, Virginia
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$76k - $105k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Apex Clean Energy
Senior Project Controls Specialist
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Apex Clean Energy
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Senior Project Controls Specialist
Apex Clean Energy
Charlottesville, Virginia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
51-200

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HVAC Controls Project Manager
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HVAC Controls Project Manager
C&J Building Solutions
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
On-Site
Associate's degree

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Project Controls Manager Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dulles
3 jobs
McLean
3 jobs
Ashburn
3 jobs
Norfolk
3 jobs
Reston
2 jobs
Herndon
2 jobs
Culpeper
2 jobs
Sterling
2 jobs
Arlington
2 jobs

Project Controls Manager Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Clark Construction
Clark Construction3 open roles
Amazon
Amazon2 open roles
PMA Consultants
PMA Consultants2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project controls manager jobs across Virginia.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field
  • Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent scheduling and cost control software
  • Demonstrated experience with earned value management on government or capital projects
  • PMI Scheduling Professional, AACE CCP, or PSP certification preferred or required
  • Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and federal contracting project controls standards
  • Strong communication skills for reporting schedule and cost status to project stakeholders

Project Controls Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project controls manager in Virginia?

Most project controls managers in Virginia follow a path that starts with a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a quantitative business field, then builds several years of experience in scheduling, cost control, or earned value management. Virginia does not issue a state license specific to project controls, but employers in the defense and federal contracting sectors that dominate Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads place strong weight on AACE International certifications such as the CCP or PSP, or PMI's Scheduling Professional credential, which signal verified technical competence.

How much do project controls managers make in Virginia?

Project controls managers in Virginia earn a median of about $120,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,020 for the lowest 10% to over $179,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project controls managers in Virginia?

Employers hiring project controls managers in Virginia right now include Clark Construction, Amazon, and PMA Consultants, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal defense and technology contractors means many of these openings support large government program offices or capital construction programs across the state.

Which Virginia cities have the most project controls manager jobs?

The cities with the most project controls manager openings in Virginia are Dulles, McLean, and Ashburn. Northern Virginia dominates because of its dense cluster of defense contractors and federal agency headquarters, Richmond draws openings tied to state government infrastructure and utility projects, and Hampton Roads is driven by the region's major naval and military installation programs.

Are there remote project controls manager jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're limited. About 50% of project controls manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that much of the work involves on-site schedule reviews, government facility access, or classified program environments that restrict fully remote arrangements. The portions of the role most likely to be performed remotely are cost reporting, forecasting, and data analysis tasks that do not require physical presence on a project site.

How can I get hired as a project controls manager in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a junior project controls analyst or project scheduler role at one of Virginia's large defense or federal IT contractors, many of which onboard recent graduates into structured program controls rotations. Employers like Leidos and Booz Allen Hamilton regularly post associate-level controls and scheduling positions that feed into more senior roles. Lateral moves from project coordinator, cost accountant, or financial analyst positions are also common entry points. Earning an AACE International membership and beginning study toward the Earned Value Professional credential strengthens a junior candidate's application considerably in this market.

Where can I find and apply to project controls manager jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to project controls manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across defense, infrastructure, energy, and federal contracting employers. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly from the listings on this page.

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