Project Controls Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts
Project Controls Specialist jobs in Massachusetts are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in defense contracting, life sciences construction, energy infrastructure, and large-scale public works, with openings at every level from junior cost analyst through senior program controls manager. Boston, Cambridge, and Woburn anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Raytheon Technologies, Bechtel, and Suffolk Construction maintain ongoing project controls functions. The most sought-after specialties in Massachusetts listings are earned value management, schedule development using Primavera P6, and cost forecasting for capital programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who we are
With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.
What we need
Symbotic is seeking for an ICS Implementation Project Manager to join our Industrial Controls Program Management team within our Industrial Controls organization. Your job will be to schedule, scope, and plan PLC update activities, coordinate closely with live site operations teams, and facilitate a robust Jira-driven triage and intake process.
What we do
The Industrial Controls Program Management team is part of the Industrial Controls organization, which is responsible for developing, deploying, and supporting controls products, software, and systems for Symbotic’s automated warehouse solutions. The team focuses on scoping, scheduling, and orchestrating controls release activities and live-site issue triage so our rapidly scaling fleet of customer sites remains stable, predictable, and high-performing.
What you'll do
- Own the end-to-end planning, scheduling, and execution roadmap for industrial controls (PLC) updates, hotfixes, and sustaining releases across live operational sites.
- Facilitate the triage and intake process for live-site issues, enhancement requests, and field escalations, ensuring proper backlog hygiene, technical scoping, prioritization, and SLA tracking in Jira.
- Act as the primary cross-functional liaison with Site Operations leads and cross-functional partners to negotiate maintenance windows, rollout schedules, and pre- and post-update verification procedures.
- Enforce rigorous Management of Change protocols, rollback strategies, and operational gating criteria to minimize unplanned operational downtime during controls deployments.
- Establish repeatable planning and release cadences that minimize site disruption and support smooth, predictable rollouts.
- Standardize rollout runbooks, build visibility dashboards, and refine post-release retrospectives to continuously streamline fleetwide controls deployments.
- Coordinate across Controls Engineering, Software Release, software quality assurance, and Site Operations to turn operational requests, maintenance items, and bug fixes into structured, risk-mitigated release windows.
What you'll need
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in project engineering, release coordination, or project management within industrial automation, robotics, warehouse automation, or complex electromechanical systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Jira and Confluence for intake workflows, triage facilitation, sprint and release tracking, and cross-functional reporting.
- Proven experience coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder release schedules, site maintenance windows, and structured change management protocols.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to align engineering, software quality assurance, and 24/7 site operations teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Systems, or Computer Science, or equivalent practical technical experience.
- Practical experience or familiarity with industrial PLC platforms, including Rockwell Automation Studio 5000, controls commissioning, systems integration, Agile methodologies, or formal project management frameworks is preferred.
Our Environment
- Up to 25% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ.
- Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.
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About Symbotic
Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.
We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.
The base range for this position in the posted location is $116,250.00 - $170,500.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.Who we are
With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.
What we need
Symbotic is seeking for an ICS Implementation Project Manager to join our Industrial Controls Program Management team within our Industrial Controls organization. Your job will be to schedule, scope, and plan PLC update activities, coordinate closely with live site operations teams, and facilitate a robust Jira-driven triage and intake process.
What we do
The Industrial Controls Program Management team is part of the Industrial Controls organization, which is responsible for developing, deploying, and supporting controls products, software, and systems for Symbotic’s automated warehouse solutions. The team focuses on scoping, scheduling, and orchestrating controls release activities and live-site issue triage so our rapidly scaling fleet of customer sites remains stable, predictable, and high-performing.
What you'll do
- Own the end-to-end planning, scheduling, and execution roadmap for industrial controls (PLC) updates, hotfixes, and sustaining releases across live operational sites.
- Facilitate the triage and intake process for live-site issues, enhancement requests, and field escalations, ensuring proper backlog hygiene, technical scoping, prioritization, and SLA tracking in Jira.
- Act as the primary cross-functional liaison with Site Operations leads and cross-functional partners to negotiate maintenance windows, rollout schedules, and pre- and post-update verification procedures.
- Enforce rigorous Management of Change protocols, rollback strategies, and operational gating criteria to minimize unplanned operational downtime during controls deployments.
- Establish repeatable planning and release cadences that minimize site disruption and support smooth, predictable rollouts.
- Standardize rollout runbooks, build visibility dashboards, and refine post-release retrospectives to continuously streamline fleetwide controls deployments.
- Coordinate across Controls Engineering, Software Release, software quality assurance, and Site Operations to turn operational requests, maintenance items, and bug fixes into structured, risk-mitigated release windows.
What you'll need
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in project engineering, release coordination, or project management within industrial automation, robotics, warehouse automation, or complex electromechanical systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Jira and Confluence for intake workflows, triage facilitation, sprint and release tracking, and cross-functional reporting.
- Proven experience coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder release schedules, site maintenance windows, and structured change management protocols.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to align engineering, software quality assurance, and 24/7 site operations teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Systems, or Computer Science, or equivalent practical technical experience.
- Practical experience or familiarity with industrial PLC platforms, including Rockwell Automation Studio 5000, controls commissioning, systems integration, Agile methodologies, or formal project management frameworks is preferred.
Our Environment
- Up to 25% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ.
- Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.
#LI-JS1
#LI-Remote
About Symbotic
Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.
We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.
The base range for this position in the posted location is $116,250.00 - $170,500.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.See All 18 Project Controls Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls specialist jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for scheduling and baseline control
- Experience applying earned value management on government or capital construction programs
- Familiarity with cost forecasting, change control, and budget variance reporting processes
- Strong skills in Excel and reporting tools such as Power BI or Cobra
- PMI Planning and Scheduling Professional or AACE International certification preferred
Project Controls Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project controls specialist in Massachusetts?
Most project controls specialists in Massachusetts enter the field with a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a business-related discipline. Massachusetts does not issue a state license specific to project controls, so employers rely heavily on professional certifications: the AACE International Certified Cost Professional and the PMI Planning and Scheduling Professional are the credentials most frequently requested in Massachusetts listings. Many candidates build their foundation in adjacent roles such as project coordinator, cost analyst, or scheduler before stepping into a dedicated controls position.
How much do project controls specialists make in Massachusetts?
Project controls specialists in Massachusetts earn a median of about $114,190 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,800 for the lowest 10% to over $174,840 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project controls specialists in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring project controls specialists in Massachusetts right now include Eversource Energy, AECOM, and Skanska, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of defense primes, life sciences construction firms, and public infrastructure agencies means demand for project controls talent remains active well beyond the largest names on any single month's list.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most project controls specialist jobs?
Boston, Westwood, and Wilmington consistently post the highest concentration of project controls specialist openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives the largest share through its major capital construction, biotech campus development, and MBTA infrastructure programs, while surrounding cities like Cambridge and Woburn attract openings tied to defense contractors and life sciences facility projects headquartered in those corridors.
Are there remote project controls specialist jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're limited, since project controls work typically requires close coordination with on-site teams, contractors, and physical schedule milestones. About 80% of project controls specialist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be weighted toward hybrid arrangements rather than fully remote. The portions of the role most compatible with remote work are cost reporting, schedule analysis, and document control rather than field-based progress monitoring.
How can I get hired as a project controls specialist in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a project coordinator, cost analyst, or document control specialist at a Massachusetts construction management or defense contracting firm, then moving laterally into a junior controls role. Large Massachusetts employers and construction managers like Suffolk Construction and Skanska regularly bring on entry-level project support staff who rotate through scheduling and cost functions. Earning an AACE student membership and completing a Primavera P6 training course before applying gives candidates a concrete credential edge, and targeting project controls internships at Massachusetts public agencies such as the MBTA or MassDOT can substitute for private-sector experience in early-career searches.
Where can I find and apply to project controls specialist jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to project controls specialist jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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