Entry Level Project Controls Specialist Jobs
New grad project controls specialist jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience to their first professional role, where internship work or a strong portfolio of scheduling and cost-tracking projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, with employers like Burns & McDonnell, ISC Constructors, and aptim hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We are currently hiring a Project Controls Coordinator I for our client in the Duluth, MN area. Under the direction of the Supervisor Project Controls, the Project Controls Analyst will perform cost related activities to support the project execution team related to project cost management, forecast and budget analysis, schedule, reporting, and earned value management using Project Controls Cost Management System (EcoSys).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze and maintain the project costs at the WBS level including control budget, incurred costs, commitments, and forecast.
- Provide the project team with accurate and timely cost information and reporting.
- Perform earned value measurements to anticipate forecast impacts.
- Perform monthly project close processes and prepare monthly project reports and comparative capital cost estimates for the project in Excel and EcoSys.
- Prepare and document project change orders timely in accordance with Project Management Office standards.
- Engage the Project Managers in meetings and discussions to review and reforecast project costs.
- Review cost transactions to ensure accurate project costs.
- Communicate with larger Controls team for the project.
- Liaise with Project Managers and Field Cost Analysts to ensure engagement with the project progress, changes, highlights and issues.
- Maintain the project Work Breakdown Structure such that it facilitates project execution and cost control during project execution and meets Accounting requirements for asset creation and project closeout.
- Provide support and guidance to Engineering Cost Associates for work order maintenance, invoice coding and validation.
- Participate in meetings to stay informed of project changes to scope, cost, schedule and progress.
This role is guided by industry standardized practices, Company processes, and general work assignment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Four Year Degree or combination of education and related experience.
- Experienced analytical skills.
- An independent worker within a team setting.
- Demonstrated professional engagement at a high level with work group, stakeholders, and contractors in a team setting.
- Proficient in the use of Oracle, PCMS systems and MS office suite, intermediate+ Excel skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload, bring issues forward and develop working relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Detail oriented and understands the importance of data reconciliation.
All interested candidates should send an updated MSWord resume to the email address provided.
INTRODUCTION
We are currently hiring a Project Controls Coordinator I for our client in the Duluth, MN area. Under the direction of the Supervisor Project Controls, the Project Controls Analyst will perform cost related activities to support the project execution team related to project cost management, forecast and budget analysis, schedule, reporting, and earned value management using Project Controls Cost Management System (EcoSys).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze and maintain the project costs at the WBS level including control budget, incurred costs, commitments, and forecast.
- Provide the project team with accurate and timely cost information and reporting.
- Perform earned value measurements to anticipate forecast impacts.
- Perform monthly project close processes and prepare monthly project reports and comparative capital cost estimates for the project in Excel and EcoSys.
- Prepare and document project change orders timely in accordance with Project Management Office standards.
- Engage the Project Managers in meetings and discussions to review and reforecast project costs.
- Review cost transactions to ensure accurate project costs.
- Communicate with larger Controls team for the project.
- Liaise with Project Managers and Field Cost Analysts to ensure engagement with the project progress, changes, highlights and issues.
- Maintain the project Work Breakdown Structure such that it facilitates project execution and cost control during project execution and meets Accounting requirements for asset creation and project closeout.
- Provide support and guidance to Engineering Cost Associates for work order maintenance, invoice coding and validation.
- Participate in meetings to stay informed of project changes to scope, cost, schedule and progress.
This role is guided by industry standardized practices, Company processes, and general work assignment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Four Year Degree or combination of education and related experience.
- Experienced analytical skills.
- An independent worker within a team setting.
- Demonstrated professional engagement at a high level with work group, stakeholders, and contractors in a team setting.
- Proficient in the use of Oracle, PCMS systems and MS office suite, intermediate+ Excel skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload, bring issues forward and develop working relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Detail oriented and understands the importance of data reconciliation.
All interested candidates should send an updated MSWord resume to the email address provided.
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Entry Level Project Controls Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level project controls specialist job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and a working understanding of earned value concepts. Internship experience on a construction, engineering, or infrastructure project gives you a concrete edge. If you lack internships, a capstone project or coursework in cost engineering, planning, or project management is a strong substitute that hiring managers actively consider.
Which companies hire entry level project controls specialists?
Companies hiring entry level project controls specialists right now include Burns & McDonnell, ISC Constructors, and aptim, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide mix of general contractors, engineering and construction management firms, energy companies, and large infrastructure program owners that run structured new-hire or rotational programs.
Are there remote entry level project controls specialist jobs?
Yes, though the majority of entry level roles in this field are on-site or hybrid given the project-facing nature of the work. About 14% of entry level project controls specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated mainly in program support, data reporting, and scheduling analyst functions where the core deliverables are document-based rather than field-dependent.
Are these new grad project controls specialist jobs?
Yes. The listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior project controls specialist roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, lists internships or academic projects as acceptable background, or specifically mentions training programs. Looking for these signals in the job description helps recent graduates quickly identify where they are competitive.
Which industries hire the most entry level project controls specialists?
Entry Level project controls specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they run large, multi-phase capital projects that require dedicated cost and schedule support from the earliest stages, creating consistent demand for junior candidates who can grow into the role over time.