Project Controls Specialist Jobs in Ohio
Project Controls Specialist jobs in Ohio are open across Cincinnati, Toledo, and Cleveland and other Ohio metros, with employers like Stellantis, Alkermes, and Burns & McDonnell hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.
- Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
- Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
- Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.
- Follow project execution plans.
- Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
- Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
- Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
- Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
- Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
- Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
- Develop and present a cash flow report.
- Develop various levels of schedules.
- Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
- Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
- Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
- Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
- Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
- Consults with the project team on schedule progress.
- Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting.
- Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
- Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
- Input and validate progress measurement.
- Develop and maintain progress curves.
- Perform material takeoffs.
- Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
- Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
- Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related field and 3 years of direct project controls experience.
- Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Project Controls
Primary Location US-OH-Columbus
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Req ID: 250820
Job Hire Type Experienced
CDB
Description
The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.
- Ensure project set-up in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software.
- Analyze data, review logs, and run reports in the Enterprise Planning & Controls software or other tools.
- Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects.
- Follow project execution plans.
- Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
- Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from the project team.
- Approve Purchase Orders and/or Subcontracts for proper coding.
- Input and document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
- Interfaces with the Project Management Team and Accounting Department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
- Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
- Develop and present a cash flow report.
- Develop various levels of schedules.
- Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
- Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
- Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM).
- Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
- Develop, review, and analyze pre-programmed project scheduling reports and back-up documentation for accuracy.
- Consults with the project team on schedule progress.
- Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management and forecasting.
- Perform schedule what-if scenarios.
- Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
- Input and validate progress measurement.
- Develop and maintain progress curves.
- Perform material takeoffs.
- Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
- Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
- Capable of assisting with Project Forensic Analysis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related field and 3 years of direct project controls experience.
- Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- OSHA 10-hour safety certification Ability to obtain.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Project Controls
Primary Location US-OH-Columbus
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Req ID: 250820
Job Hire Type Experienced
CDB
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Project Controls Specialist Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Stellantis2
- Alkermes1
- Burns & McDonnell1
- Fuyao Glass America1
- Marathon Petroleum1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Automotive2
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Airlines1
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls specialist jobs across Ohio.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 or an equivalent enterprise scheduling platform
- Experience developing and maintaining integrated cost and schedule baselines
- Earned value management knowledge including CPI, SPI, and variance analysis
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
- AACE, PMI-SP, or equivalent project controls certification preferred or required
- Familiarity with change management processes and contract control documentation
Project Controls Specialist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project controls specialist jobs are there in Ohio?
There are 10+ project controls specialist openings in Ohio on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Cincinnati, Toledo, and Cleveland. New positions post regularly as employers across Ohio hire.
How much do project controls specialists make in Ohio?
Project controls specialists in Ohio earn a median of about $95,770 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,280 for the lowest 10% to over $160,570 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Ohio cities have the most project controls specialist jobs?
Cincinnati, Toledo, and Cleveland have the most project controls specialist openings in Ohio right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project controls specialists in Ohio?
Employers hiring project controls specialists in Ohio include Stellantis, Alkermes, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project controls specialist jobs in Ohio?
Yes. About 10% of project controls specialist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Ohio metros.
How do I apply for project controls specialist jobs in Ohio?
You can apply to project controls specialist jobs in Ohio directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Ohio location, then apply to each one that fits.
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