Mid Level Staff Project Manager Jobs
Mid level staff project manager jobs go to professionals ready to own projects end to end, coordinate cross-functional teams, and make scope and delivery decisions with minimal oversight. Openings across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings cover Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Burns & McDonnell and Altus Technology Solutions hiring at this level now.
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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's degree in engineering, construction management or related field, and 3 years of direct project controls experience required.
- 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.
Compensation
$100,000.00-145,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
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-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Req ID: 260628
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #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's degree in engineering, construction management or related field, and 3 years of direct project controls experience required.
- 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.
Compensation
$100,000.00-145,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
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-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Req ID: 260628
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB
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Mid Level Staff Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level staff project manager job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led the full delivery cycle, managed stakeholder expectations, and resolved blockers without escalating every decision. Employers at this level want to see that you can hold a project together independently. Tailor your resume to show scope, complexity, and outcomes, and be ready to discuss your decision-making process in interviews.
Which companies hire mid level staff project managers?
Companies hiring mid level staff project managers right now include Burns & McDonnell and Altus Technology Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Mid-size and enterprise organizations across technology, healthcare, and financial services tend to hire heavily at this level, where there is consistent demand for professionals who can run projects without close supervision.
Are there remote mid level staff project manager jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are well-represented at this experience level. About 0% of mid level staff project manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer confidence that professionals with a few years of experience can coordinate teams and manage deliverables effectively outside a traditional office setting.
How do I move up to a mid level staff project manager role?
Moving into a mid level staff project manager role comes from building a consistent record of project ownership over time. Focus on taking on progressively larger assignments, learning to manage competing priorities across stakeholders, and contributing to decisions beyond your immediate task list. Certifications like PMP or CAPM can reinforce your credibility, but demonstrated impact on real projects carries the most weight with hiring teams.
Which industries hire the most mid level staff project managers?
Mid Level staff project manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run complex, ongoing initiatives that require experienced project managers who can operate independently and keep multiple workstreams on track without constant direction.