Remote Project Controls Engineer Jobs
Remote project controls engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in construction, energy, defense, infrastructure, and engineering services, with roles ranging from entry-level project controls analysts to senior program controls managers on fully distributed teams. Companies currently hiring include Linesight, Johnson Controls, and AMPED I. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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In this role you will:
- Assess engineer and contractor bids, change notices and costs to ensure best value for clients
- Assist in preparing client project funding documents
- Be a visible leader onsite, assessing engineer and contractor progress
- Create and manage cost forecasts for key client developments
- Expertly negotiate agreements with pricing agreements with external partners
- Manage and monitor project schedules, reporting on exceptions to the plan
- Prepare owner estimates and lead estimate review meetings
- Proactively lead risk management efforts and reviews
- Support the final reconciliation of contracts and purchase orders
- Update key partners with monthly executive and project status reports, project schedule updates, and project risks
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have successfully performed project controls roles including cost control, scheduling and estimating
- Have a degree or comparable experience in a construction related discipline
- Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing
- Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines
- Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun
Salary range: $150,000 to $175,000 + Benefits.
Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. You see we’re not like the others. We’re different. Unique. It’s our fresh thinking and focus on what matters that has led to our evolving. We are on a journey working in some of the most exciting innovative sectors with some of the world’s most prestigious companies delivering major projects that deliver a more sustainable built environment. We have an open culture and a flat structure where you can expect to be treated with genuine care, respect, and empathy. With Linesight, you can truly discover the power of team!
Diversity, inclusion and accessibility
Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We are a people business, and we understand that the more inclusive we are, the happier our people and better our work will be. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application, we would love to hear from you!
In this role you will:
- Assess engineer and contractor bids, change notices and costs to ensure best value for clients
- Assist in preparing client project funding documents
- Be a visible leader onsite, assessing engineer and contractor progress
- Create and manage cost forecasts for key client developments
- Expertly negotiate agreements with pricing agreements with external partners
- Manage and monitor project schedules, reporting on exceptions to the plan
- Prepare owner estimates and lead estimate review meetings
- Proactively lead risk management efforts and reviews
- Support the final reconciliation of contracts and purchase orders
- Update key partners with monthly executive and project status reports, project schedule updates, and project risks
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have successfully performed project controls roles including cost control, scheduling and estimating
- Have a degree or comparable experience in a construction related discipline
- Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing
- Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines
- Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun
Salary range: $150,000 to $175,000 + Benefits.
Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. You see we’re not like the others. We’re different. Unique. It’s our fresh thinking and focus on what matters that has led to our evolving. We are on a journey working in some of the most exciting innovative sectors with some of the world’s most prestigious companies delivering major projects that deliver a more sustainable built environment. We have an open culture and a flat structure where you can expect to be treated with genuine care, respect, and empathy. With Linesight, you can truly discover the power of team!
Diversity, inclusion and accessibility
Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We are a people business, and we understand that the more inclusive we are, the happier our people and better our work will be. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application, we would love to hear from you!
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote project controls engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 for schedule development and baseline maintenance
- Experience with earned value management including CPI and SPI reporting
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Ability to develop and maintain cost forecasts and change control logs
- Familiarity with work breakdown structures and project control plans
- PMI Planning and Scheduling Professional or AACE certification preferred
Tips for Your Remote Project Controls Engineer Job Search
Prove async communication on your resume
Remote project controls roles depend on written status updates, async schedule reporting, and clear documentation. Call out specific examples of remote-ready output, such as weekly cost performance reports distributed to distributed stakeholders or schedule narratives written for teams across multiple time zones.
Highlight your remote toolset explicitly
Remote employers scan for Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Earned Value Management, and cloud-based document control platforms. List the tools you've used and the context, whether for cost tracking, change management, or baseline maintenance, so hiring managers know you're operational without on-site onboarding.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote project controls engineer openings from companies hiring across the U.S. in one place. Search by role and apply directly to the ones that match your experience level and sector, without sifting through unrelated postings.
Prepare for remote-specific interview questions
Remote project controls interviews typically probe how you manage schedule variances or cost overruns without walking down the hall. Prepare concrete examples of how you've flagged issues, documented decisions, and kept distributed stakeholders aligned using written communication and shared dashboards.
Remote Project Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote project controls engineer job?
Target companies with distributed project delivery teams, particularly in engineering, energy, defense contracting, and infrastructure consulting, where remote project controls work is well established. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction and written communication, so highlight your ability to manage schedules and cost reports without in-person supervision. Proficiency in Primavera P6, Earned Value Management, and async reporting gives you a clear edge over candidates with only on-site experience.
Which companies hire remote project controls engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote project controls engineers include Linesight, Johnson Controls, and AMPED I, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first engineering consultancies, large defense contractors, and distributed energy and infrastructure firms are the most consistent sources of remote project controls openings.
Can you get a remote project controls engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but entry-level remote project controls roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage scheduling tools, cost tracking, and stakeholder reporting independently from day one. Smaller engineering consultancies and subcontractors are more likely to hire remote entry-level candidates. Showing completed coursework in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, a capstone scheduling project, or a relevant internship demonstrates you can contribute without on-site guidance.
Do you need a degree for remote project controls engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated skills in schedule development, cost control, and Earned Value Management over a specific degree. A background in engineering, construction management, or a related field helps, but candidates who can show real project deliverables, software proficiency, and documented cost or schedule outcomes often compete effectively alongside degree holders.
Which industries hire the most remote project controls engineers?
Most remote project controls engineer openings sit in Technology & Software and Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors rely on distributed project teams managing complex, multi-site programs where project controls work can be performed effectively without a fixed office location.
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