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Remote Project Controls Lead jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed project teams hiring for this role in construction, energy, defense, and infrastructure. Employers hiring remotely right now include nSCALE, Clutter, and EDG. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Requisition Number: 3098
Job Title: Project Controls Specialist III
Date Opened: 10/22/2026
Location: New Orleans-Remote
Industry: Utilities
Department: Project Controls
Employment Type: FT Regular
Part-Time Available: No
Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No
Job Summary:
The Project Controls Specialist i performs all project controls functions including scheduling and cost control. The Sr. Project Controls Specialist will work with schedulers, cost analysts, project managers, and other key stakeholders to refine deliverables prior to stage gate reviews. This position will also be a key point of contact for upper management to discuss high-visibility projects and process development/improvement for the Project Controls team.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist project manager to develop project scope of work.
- Study and understand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation of plans and
- schedules.
- Work with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare plans and schedules.
- Convert scope of work document into logically linked resourced-loaded project schedule.
- Prepare realistic, achievable schedules as logical networks and where necessary integrate
- engineering, procurement, and construction schedules.
- Monitor progress against project schedule and prepare progress reports.
- Gather accurate progress and expended cost information at relevant time intervals.
- Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders.
- Verbally and in writing advise project management and discipline personnel on impacts,
- contingencies and generally guide the scopes towards the earliest possible finish.
- Analyze progress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective actions.
- Mentor other Project Controls Specialist on the team.
- Develop and/or modify Project Controls processes and working procedures based on feedback from project stakeholders and upper management.
- Serve as a key point of contact for upper management to discuss high-visibility projects and issues.
- Lead/Assist in the development of Cost and Schedule QRAs (Quantitative Risk Assessment).
- Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required.
- May assist as a Stage Gate Process Gate Reviewer by performing rigorous evaluations of project
- development and control deliverables, including business cases presented by project teams.
- Provide input into the budget forecasting process.
- Track actual costs and prepare cost forecasts.
- Manage cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man‐
- hour budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and
- included in the schedules.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Basic or Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or the equivalent;
- Requires five (5) years with less than (10) years of Project Controls related experience;
- Requires previous experience utilizing Primavera P6 to build schedules;
- Must be able to effectively communicate with project stakeholders and upper management;
- Requires a basic working knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6 and Excel;
- Requires the ability to manage multiple projects and determine priorities;
- Must be a skilled writer;
- Must understand the basic principles of project management;
- Requires a general understanding of Cost Management, Estimating and Change Control;
- Candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to work location. Candidates outside a reasonable commuting distance must provide a cover letter regarding intentions to relocate to be considered;
- Candidate must reside within commuting distance to New Orleans prior to starting employment;
- Must have a high degree of computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Previous experience in the Utility industry preferred
Additional Application Requirement
To be considered, candidates residing outside of commuting distance to the office are required to provide a cover letter regarding their intentions to relocate to the local area and that the candidate understands that there will be no relocation assistance provided. In addition, the candidate’s location must be easily identifiable either on submittal documents or in the candidate’s registration in our ATS.
Working Conditions:
- Work is conducted in an office environment (Private or Semi-Private Office) and requires occasional travel to off-site work locations (work may be primarily completed remotely).
- Field duties require outdoor work in a plant or construction atmosphere
- Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel
- Working plant, construction, and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels
- Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection
- May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes
- May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.
Physical Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodations):
- Must be able to lift and carry 5 pounds
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
- Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations
- Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties
- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations
This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Requisition Number: 3098
Job Title: Project Controls Specialist III
Date Opened: 10/22/2026
Location: New Orleans-Remote
Industry: Utilities
Department: Project Controls
Employment Type: FT Regular
Part-Time Available: No
Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No
Job Summary:
The Project Controls Specialist i performs all project controls functions including scheduling and cost control. The Sr. Project Controls Specialist will work with schedulers, cost analysts, project managers, and other key stakeholders to refine deliverables prior to stage gate reviews. This position will also be a key point of contact for upper management to discuss high-visibility projects and process development/improvement for the Project Controls team.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist project manager to develop project scope of work.
- Study and understand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation of plans and
- schedules.
- Work with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare plans and schedules.
- Convert scope of work document into logically linked resourced-loaded project schedule.
- Prepare realistic, achievable schedules as logical networks and where necessary integrate
- engineering, procurement, and construction schedules.
- Monitor progress against project schedule and prepare progress reports.
- Gather accurate progress and expended cost information at relevant time intervals.
- Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders.
- Verbally and in writing advise project management and discipline personnel on impacts,
- contingencies and generally guide the scopes towards the earliest possible finish.
- Analyze progress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective actions.
- Mentor other Project Controls Specialist on the team.
- Develop and/or modify Project Controls processes and working procedures based on feedback from project stakeholders and upper management.
- Serve as a key point of contact for upper management to discuss high-visibility projects and issues.
- Lead/Assist in the development of Cost and Schedule QRAs (Quantitative Risk Assessment).
- Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required.
- May assist as a Stage Gate Process Gate Reviewer by performing rigorous evaluations of project
- development and control deliverables, including business cases presented by project teams.
- Provide input into the budget forecasting process.
- Track actual costs and prepare cost forecasts.
- Manage cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man‐
- hour budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and
- included in the schedules.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Basic or Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or the equivalent;
- Requires five (5) years with less than (10) years of Project Controls related experience;
- Requires previous experience utilizing Primavera P6 to build schedules;
- Must be able to effectively communicate with project stakeholders and upper management;
- Requires a basic working knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6 and Excel;
- Requires the ability to manage multiple projects and determine priorities;
- Must be a skilled writer;
- Must understand the basic principles of project management;
- Requires a general understanding of Cost Management, Estimating and Change Control;
- Candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to work location. Candidates outside a reasonable commuting distance must provide a cover letter regarding intentions to relocate to be considered;
- Candidate must reside within commuting distance to New Orleans prior to starting employment;
- Must have a high degree of computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Previous experience in the Utility industry preferred
Additional Application Requirement
To be considered, candidates residing outside of commuting distance to the office are required to provide a cover letter regarding their intentions to relocate to the local area and that the candidate understands that there will be no relocation assistance provided. In addition, the candidate’s location must be easily identifiable either on submittal documents or in the candidate’s registration in our ATS.
Working Conditions:
- Work is conducted in an office environment (Private or Semi-Private Office) and requires occasional travel to off-site work locations (work may be primarily completed remotely).
- Field duties require outdoor work in a plant or construction atmosphere
- Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel
- Working plant, construction, and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels
- Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection
- May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes
- May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.
Physical Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodations):
- Must be able to lift and carry 5 pounds
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
- Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations
- Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties
- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations
This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
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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 lead jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in project controls or project management on capital projects
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for scheduling and baseline management
- Experience with earned value management including CPI, SPI, and variance analysis
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- AACE International certification such as CCP, PSP, or EVP preferred or required
- Familiarity with cost forecasting, budget tracking, and change order management processes
Tips for Your Remote Project Controls Lead Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote project controls lead openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Remote roles at distributed-team employers fill fast, so apply as soon as a posting goes live.
Show async reporting samples upfront
Remote project controls leads communicate schedule status, cost variance, and risk updates through written reports, not hallway conversations. Include a sample earned value report, a schedule narrative, or a written change log in your application materials to prove you can communicate controls data clearly without being on-site.
Lead with your remote toolset in your resume
Remote employers scan for Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Cobra, or EcoSys proficiency in the first read. List the specific platforms you've used for scheduling and cost control near the top of your skills section so hiring managers don't have to hunt for them.
Prepare for async interview formats
Many distributed-team employers use asynchronous video or written case screens before live interviews. Practice explaining a schedule recovery scenario or a cost overrun response in a concise written format, since that mirrors how you'll actually communicate in a remote project controls role.
Remote Project Controls Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote project controls lead job?
Target companies with distributed project teams, remote-first operations, or multi-site infrastructure programs, since those employers are most likely to hire project controls leads remotely. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for self-direction, strong written communication, and proficiency with tools like Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and cloud-based reporting platforms. Candidates who can show examples of leading cost and schedule control independently, without daily in-person oversight, stand out in remote hiring.
Which companies hire remote project controls leads?
Companies hiring remote project controls leads right now include nSCALE, Clutter, and EDG, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote hiring for this role is concentrated at remote-first engineering and program management firms, large contractors running distributed infrastructure programs, and energy and defense organizations managing geographically spread project portfolios.
Can you get a remote project controls lead job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level project controls roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage schedules, costs, and reporting independently from day one. Your strongest paths in are demonstrating proficiency with scheduling software, earning a CAPM or PMI-SP certification, or showing freelance or academic project controls work. Remote-first firms and smaller program management consultancies are more likely to take a chance on a candidate who can prove technical readiness.
Do you need a degree for remote project controls lead jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated skills in scheduling, earned value management, and cost forecasting more heavily than a specific degree. A portfolio showing real schedule builds, change control documentation, or cost performance reporting can offset a non-traditional academic background. Industry certifications like the PMI Scheduling Professional credential also carry real weight with remote hiring teams evaluating candidates they can't meet in person.
Which industries hire the most remote project controls leads?
The sectors hiring the most remote project controls leads are Technology & Software and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed project teams managing work across multiple sites or time zones, which makes remote project controls coordination a practical operational need rather than an exception.
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