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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Michels Trenchless, Inc. sets the standard for complete infrastructure construction and rehabilitation with minimal surface disruptions. We've been performing trenchless construction for decades, and it shows. Our leaders, managers, and field personnel have amassed an extensive resume of successful projects. Regardless of whether we are working close to home or thousands of miles away, our people deliver consistent quality, safety, and performance. Do you? Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Trenchless, Inc. can change yours.
The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting project control functions for upcoming and ongoing projects of the Trenchless Operations group. This position will analyze and clearly communicate financial information with project leadership teams to ensure project controls meet internal and external requirements. Critical for success is strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain and promote a strong health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) culture for all employees, vendors, subcontractors, and customers to comply with HSEQ policies, procedures, regulations, and continual improvement objectives. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and risks with a commitment to correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe or nonconforming actions or conditions.
- Work closely with project leadership at the start of all projects, specifically on the setup of financials. Maintain communication throughout the project on any potential baseline inconsistencies in schedule, cost, trends and cash flow.
- Prepare and analyze forecasts and weekly and monthly reports for use of management. Create ad hoc cost reports as required
- Develop, maintain, update and improve monthly, quarterly and annual operational reporting and analytics. Measure, analyze and report key financial performance metrics.
- Provide resources and information to meet divisional needs. Maintain open communication with the divisional and departmental leads to ensure coordination of finance and accounting needs.
- Train project teams in company programs and processes.
- Implement and manage project control systems to meet project needs, and report on progress.
- Assist in the implementation of project control processing, procedures, systems and tools to support project execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management or related field, 2-5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination
- Prior Construction experience is highly preferred
- General knowledge of accounting and business operations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel
- Experience with an ERP system is desired
Why Michels Trenchless, Inc.?
- We extend the limits of possibilities in trenchless construction
- We will never ask you to prioritize speed ahead of safety
- We are family owned and operated
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
- We share experience and insights to develop industry leaders
- We are a part of the Michels Family of Companies, a global leader in energy and infrastructure construction
- Michels offers a comprehensive benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements, including medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, legal plan, and identity theft and monitoring plan. 15 to 25 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays annually.
Why you?
- You take pride in completing projects others would not attempt
- You are a great people's leader
- You enjoy knowing the best work requires a total team effort
- You like to know your ideas and dedication are noticed and appreciated
- You are a great communicator
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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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