Explore Opportunities as a Project Controls Specialist

A Project Controls Specialist is a professional who oversees and manages project costs and schedules, ensuring projects are completed within budget and timeframe. They play a critical role in coordinating project activities, assessing risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Controls Specialists are responsible for preparing project budgets, evaluating timelines, monitoring project progress and implementing changes when necessary. They liaise with different project stakeholders and bring about timely completion of projects.

Career Growth and Opportunities

With a wide range of industries reliant on project managers, opportunities in this profession are vast and lucrative, particularly for Project Controls Specialists. Industries such as construction, engineering, IT and healthcare are some of the sectors with high demand for these specialists.

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$100K - $115K *

Take ownership of project controls for renewable energy projects, overseeing cost and schedule management. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and reporting, driving efficiency and strategic...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $181K *

Unlock potential by leading complex project controls efforts, providing expert guidance, and overseeing financial and scheduling aspects of key projects to drive success and excellence throughout the...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $95K *

Engage in impactful project controls analysis, collaborating with project managers to optimize costs and schedules utilizing advanced methodologies, while supporting successful project delivery and cl...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$63K - $111K *

Unlock potential by providing expert project controls support for Water sector initiatives. Collaborate with teams to track costs and schedules, and tackle challenging project control issues to ensure...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $160K *

Manage project cost management for large construction portfolios, ensuring excellent financial reporting and risk assessment while collaborating with global teams to drive successful outcomes in a hig...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of project controls by collaborating with stakeholders to develop financial management strategies, ensuring cost efficiency across a diverse utility project portfolio with a focus on...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $225K *

Join us to lead project controls systems for large capital projects, optimizing collaboration between Beale Infrastructure and partners. Provide strategic support and ensure effective execution throug...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $110K *

Help us establish a robust configuration management framework for complex engineering projects. You'll ensure alignment among teams, maintain transparency in status, and manage change control. Your ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$103K - $181K *

Manage comprehensive project control systems, fostering accurate financial tracking and collaboration across departments. Lead budgeting and analysis for various contract types, driving project perfor...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Shape project success by mastering cost control and ERP systems to drive results across all project phases. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate tracking of budgets, schedules, and reporting whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$86K - $138K *

Transform project delivery by managing cost, schedule, and stakeholder communication for successful outcomes. Collaborate with teams, ensuring compliance and maximization of resources to drive efficie...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to manage project controls, analyze financial data, and ensure compliance across diverse contract types while enhancing budget performance and fostering coll...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming procurement processes while ensuring compliance and driving efficiency across North America. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to enhance supplier performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping project management excellence by leading client initiatives with diverse teams. You'll drive project delivery and foster cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic remote e...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Advance project financial oversight by providing independent analysis, cost tracking, and performance insights for large-scale capital projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance fina...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Champion project execution as a skilled leader in utility engineering, driving planning, stakeholder collaboration, and financial management while fostering innovative solutions to enhance client sati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-level, complex non-technical projects to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget while coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining strategic proje...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $110K *

Accelerate your career by leading project planning for large-scale capital initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage schedules, and ensure successful project delivery while enhancing stakeho...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Optimize power generation by leading control systems engineering initiatives. You'll direct complex projects, design hardware/software solutions, and collaborate with teams to enhance performance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $222K *

Champion the development and execution of power generation projects, engaging with clients, managing project teams, and overseeing high-quality deliverables to ensure successful outcomes in a dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $122K *

Lead the charge in managing complex DDC control system projects, ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget. Drive collaboration with teams and clients to deliver efficient building aut...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $126K *

Inspire digital transformation by leading complex Google Workspace migrations, managing cross-functional teams, and driving user adoption through change strategies to ensure client satisfaction and im...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $114K *

Innovate in project scheduling to ensure timely execution of solar projects. Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, and field teams while traveling to job sites to maintain accurate and ef...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Collaborate with project teams to design and implement process systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency from inception to completion within the food-processing industry...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $170K *

Lead and manage capital projects from design through completion, ensuring quality outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients, delivering projects on time and within budget while en...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the role of a Project Controls Specialist?question toggle

    A Project Controls Specialist oversees and manages project costs and schedules, ensuring projects are completed within the set budget and timeframe.

  • What industries hire Project Controls Specialists?question toggle

    Industries such as construction, engineering, IT and healthcare have a high demand for Project Controls Specialists.

  • What skills do I need to be a Project Controls Specialist?question toggle

    Important skills for a Project Controls Specialist include proficiency in project management software, strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and exceptional problem-solving abilities.

  • How can I find high-paying Project Controls Specialist jobs?question toggle

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