Project Controls Manager Jobs in Washington

Project Controls Manager jobs in Washington are actively in demand, with the strongest hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense, large-scale infrastructure, and technology construction projects at every level from junior analyst through senior program controls lead. Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma are the primary hiring centers, anchored by established employers such as Boeing, the Washington State Department of Transportation, and Turner Construction, all of which maintain ongoing project controls functions. Cost engineering, schedule analysis, and earned value management are the specialties Washington employers request most consistently. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring9
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Project Manager I - HVAC Controls
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Project Manager I - HVAC Controls
LONG Building Technologies
Renton, Washington
Procurement & Purchasing
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
$95k - $115k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
501-1,000

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Senior Project Controls Specialist
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Senior Project Controls Specialist
TerraPower
Bellevue, Washington
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$143k - $186k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
11-50

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Project Controls Specialist
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Project Controls Specialist
VNS Federal Services
Hanford, Washington
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services

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Project Controls Lead
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Project Controls Lead
Greenberry Industrial
Vancouver, Washington
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$45 - $65/hr
Bachelor's degree in finance
501-1,000

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Project Controls Manager Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Seattle
7 jobs
Vancouver
6 jobs
Renton
3 jobs
Bellevue
3 jobs
Richland
2 jobs
Camas
1 job
Pasco
1 job
Tacoma
1 job
Hanford
1 job

Project Controls Manager Job Market in Washington

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

Who's Hiring

Burns & McDonnell3 open roles
HDR2 open roles
WSP2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Washington Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field required
  • PMI Planning and Scheduling Professional or AACE certification strongly preferred by Washington employers
  • Five or more years of project controls experience on large capital or infrastructure projects
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 and earned value management systems required
  • Experience supporting aerospace, transportation, or large public-works programs in Washington state
  • Strong written reporting skills and ability to present cost and schedule data to executive stakeholders

Project Controls Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project controls manager in Washington?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a quantitative field, followed by several years of hands-on scheduling or cost engineering work. Washington has no state-issued license specific to project controls, but employers here consistently prioritize candidates who hold AACE International certifications such as the Certified Cost Professional or the PMI Planning and Scheduling Professional. Building experience on aerospace, transportation, or public infrastructure projects gives candidates a clear advantage in the Washington market.

How much do project controls managers make in Washington?

Project controls managers in Washington earn a median of about $124,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,750 for the lowest 10% to over $202,120 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project controls managers in Washington?

Employers hiring project controls managers in Washington right now include Burns & McDonnell, HDR, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's mix of aerospace primes, major public-works agencies, and large general contractors means openings appear across both private and government-funded programs throughout the state.

Which Washington cities have the most project controls manager jobs?

Seattle, Vancouver, and Renton account for the most project controls manager openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue drive volume through their concentration of aerospace, technology construction, and large commercial development projects, while Tacoma and the surrounding Pierce County area generates steady demand from port infrastructure, military installation work, and state transportation programs.

Are there remote project controls manager jobs in Washington?

Yes, but they are relatively limited. About 67% of project controls manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fact that much of the work involves on-site schedule reviews, subcontractor coordination, and field data collection. The reporting and analysis portions of the role are most likely to be performed remotely or in a hybrid arrangement.

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

The most realistic entry point is a junior project controls analyst or project coordinator role on large capital programs. Boeing's early career and co-op programs regularly bring in candidates from Washington universities such as the University of Washington and Washington State University for scheduling and cost support functions. The Washington State Department of Transportation also hires associate-level planners who build transferable controls experience. Earning an entry-level AACE certification and gaining Primavera P6 proficiency before applying gives candidates a concrete edge over those with only a degree.

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

You can find and apply to project controls manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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