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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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerAECOM
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring4
Work type75% Hybrid
Top industryConstruction

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Eversource Energy
Analyst, Project Controls (Hybrid Schedule)
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Analyst, Project Controls (Hybrid Schedule)
Eversource Energy
Westwood, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Project Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
$91k - $101k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
5,001-10,000

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RINA
Project Controls Specialist
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RINA
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Project Controls Specialist
RINA
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Project Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
$95k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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HNTB Corporation
Project Controls Intern - Summer 2027
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HNTB Corporation
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Project Controls Intern - Summer 2027
HNTB Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$25.28 - $37.92/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Eversource Energy
Lead Project Controls, Planning & Scheduling (Hybrid Schedule)
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Lead Project Controls, Planning & Scheduling (Hybrid Schedule)
Eversource Energy
Westwood, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$135k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business
5,001-10,000

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Keville Enterprises, Inc.
Co-op Project Controls Analyst
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Keville Enterprises, Inc.
Added 6d ago
Co-op Project Controls Analyst
Keville Enterprises, Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts
Project & Program Management
Construction Management
Business Analysis
Project Management
$28.00 - $28.00/hr
On-Site
Associate's

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Project Controls Specialist Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
14 jobs
Westwood
3 jobs
Waltham
1 job
Chelmsford
1 job

Project Controls Specialist Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

AECOM
AECOM3 open roles
Eversource Energy
Eversource Energy3 open roles
Skanska
Skanska2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

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 AECOM, Eversource Energy, and Skanska, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 Waltham 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 75% of project controls specialist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 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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