Mid Level Project Controls Specialist Jobs
Mid level project controls specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own cost and schedule baselines end to end, lead reporting cycles without daily supervision, and guide junior staff on live projects. Openings run across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, with 21% remote or hybrid availability and employers like Aegis Project Controls, Burns & McDonnell, and ENTRUST Solutions hiring at this level now.
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Project Controls Planner, Project & Development Services
Job Description Summary
Performs independent cost and/or schedule management tasks for projects of moderate complexity. Supports senior staff and clients through analysis, reporting, and execution of defined project controls deliverables.
Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
- Develop and maintain cost reports or schedules
- Track actuals, commitments, and forecast data
- Assist with accruals and reporting cycles
- Identify variances and support risk and trend analysis
- Interface with project team members to gather inputs
- Status, forecast, and analyze project schedules
- Maintain organized project controls documentation
Education/Experience/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
- Three or more years of related experience in working as a cost or schedule management SME on capital projects, including design, construction and testing phases.
- Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment.
- Expertise using cost and schedule management software.
- Experience within one or more of the following industries required: construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial or related technical field.
- Must possess effective communication skills - both oral and written.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $106,250.00 - $125,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Job Title
Project Controls Planner, Project & Development Services
Job Description Summary
Performs independent cost and/or schedule management tasks for projects of moderate complexity. Supports senior staff and clients through analysis, reporting, and execution of defined project controls deliverables.
Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
- Develop and maintain cost reports or schedules
- Track actuals, commitments, and forecast data
- Assist with accruals and reporting cycles
- Identify variances and support risk and trend analysis
- Interface with project team members to gather inputs
- Status, forecast, and analyze project schedules
- Maintain organized project controls documentation
Education/Experience/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
- Three or more years of related experience in working as a cost or schedule management SME on capital projects, including design, construction and testing phases.
- Direct experience working on teams within a complex, matrixed environment.
- Expertise using cost and schedule management software.
- Experience within one or more of the following industries required: construction, life sciences, data centers, industrial or related technical field.
- Must possess effective communication skills - both oral and written.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $106,250.00 - $125,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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- Aegis Project Controls10
- Burns & McDonnell5
- ENTRUST Solutions5
- Skanska4
- CARIAN3
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- Consulting & Professional Services34
- Construction & Real Estate27
- Technology & Software11
- Manufacturing7
- Cybersecurity5
Mid Level Project Controls Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level project controls specialist job?
Lead with ownership, not just participation. Highlight work where you managed a cost or schedule baseline independently, produced earned value reports that informed decisions, or identified a variance before it became a problem. Employers at this level want to see that you can run controls work with limited oversight, so frame your experience around outcomes and accountability rather than tasks completed.
Which companies hire mid level project controls specialists?
Companies hiring mid level project controls specialists right now include Aegis Project Controls, Burns & McDonnell, and ENTRUST Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large engineering and construction firms, government contractors, and capital-intensive energy and infrastructure organizations that run complex multi-phase projects requiring dedicated controls staff.
Are there remote mid level project controls specialist jobs?
Yes, though the role is more field-adjacent than many professional positions. About 21% of mid level project controls specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated in reporting, forecasting, and schedule analysis functions where proximity to a job site is not required daily. Fully on-site roles remain common in construction and field-based capital projects.
How do I move up to a mid level project controls specialist role?
Growth into mid level comes from accumulating ownership, not just years. Early-career controls work typically involves supporting others' baselines and running standard reports. Moving up means taking on a cost or schedule baseline as the primary owner, catching and communicating variances independently, and demonstrating that your analysis shapes project decisions rather than just documenting them. Building proficiency in scheduling and cost tools like Primavera P6 or Earned Value methodologies deepens your technical standing and signals readiness for greater scope.
Which industries hire the most mid level project controls specialists?
Mid Level project controls specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they run large capital projects with defined scopes, tight cost constraints, and contractual reporting obligations that require dedicated controls professionals to maintain schedule integrity and financial accountability throughout the project lifecycle.