Project Controls Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

Project Controls Manager jobs in Wisconsin concentrate in construction, energy infrastructure, and manufacturing, with consistent demand from entry-level coordinators through senior program leads. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay anchor most of the hiring, with established employers like Mortenson Construction, Oshkosh Corporation, and the University of Wisconsin System maintaining ongoing project controls needs. Scheduling, cost engineering, and earned value management are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerMichels
Top cityMilwaukee, WI
Cities hiring13
Work type60% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Project Manager - Electrical and Controls
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Project Manager - Electrical and Controls
Grunau
Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Customer Success
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Project Controls Construction Project Analyst – Graduate Development Program
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Project Controls Construction Project Analyst – Graduate Development Program
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$70k - $98k/yr
Master's degree in construction management
201-500

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The Boldt Company
Senior Project Controls Manager
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The Boldt Company
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Senior Project Controls Manager
The Boldt Company
Appleton, Wisconsin
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$124k - $166k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Michels
Project Controls Specialist - Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
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Michels
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Project Controls Specialist - Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
Michels
Neenah, Wisconsin
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Affiliated Engineers, Inc
Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer
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Affiliated Engineers, Inc
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Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer
Affiliated Engineers, Inc
Madison, Wisconsin
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
501-1,000

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Project Controls Manager Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Milwaukee
3 jobs
Appleton
2 jobs
Mount Pleasant
2 jobs
Port Washington
2 jobs
Pleasant Prairie
2 jobs
Hobart
1 job
Neenah
1 job
Kenosha
1 job
Madison
1 job

Project Controls Manager Job Market in Wisconsin

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

Who's Hiring

Michels
Michels3 open roles
CRB
CRB1 open role
EMCOR
EMCOR1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Transportation & Logistics

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field required
  • Professional credentials such as PMI-SP, CCP, or PMP strongly preferred by Wisconsin employers
  • Five or more years of project controls experience on construction or capital projects
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for scheduling and progress tracking
  • Experience with earned value management and cost forecasting on large-scale projects
  • Familiarity with Wisconsin construction codes and heavy civil or industrial project environments

Project Controls Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project controls manager in Wisconsin?

Most Wisconsin employers require a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline combined with several years of project controls experience. Wisconsin does not issue a state-specific license for project controls managers, but industry credentials like the PMI Scheduling Professional, Certified Cost Professional, or Project Management Professional carry significant weight with hiring teams. Many candidates move into the role from cost engineer, scheduler, or project coordinator positions within Wisconsin's construction and manufacturing sectors.

How much do project controls managers make in Wisconsin?

Project controls managers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $97,580 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,840 for the lowest 10% to over $139,140 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project controls managers in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin project controls manager roles are posted by Michels, CRB, and EMCOR and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's heavy concentration of large construction contractors, public utilities, and industrial manufacturers means openings appear consistently throughout the year rather than in seasonal bursts.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most project controls manager jobs?

Milwaukee, Appleton, and Mount Pleasant have the most project controls manager openings in Wisconsin right now. Milwaukee drives the largest share of demand through its dense base of engineering firms, utility providers, and large commercial construction activity, while Madison's ongoing government and university capital projects sustain steady openings, and Green Bay's industrial and infrastructure work supports hiring in the Fox Valley region.

Are there remote project controls manager jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, but they're rare. Project controls managers are frequently required on-site to monitor schedules, verify progress, and coordinate directly with field teams. About 40% of project controls manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The functions most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are cost reporting, document control, and schedule analysis rather than day-to-day field oversight.

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

The most realistic entry path is landing a project coordinator or cost engineer role with a Wisconsin-based construction or engineering firm and building toward project controls from there. Employers like Mortenson Construction and large public utilities regularly bring on junior schedulers or cost analysts who learn controls tools on the job. Completing a PMI certification or a construction management program at institutions like the Milwaukee School of Engineering strengthens your candidacy. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and a demonstrated interest in earned value management can offset limited direct experience.

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

You can find and apply to project controls manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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