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 - $130K *

Join us to enhance project financial controls and reporting within the Power Delivery Division. Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate forecasting and risk mitigation, while establishing...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $124K *

Unlock project success by leveraging your expertise in cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting. Collaborate with teams to ensure projects meet financial objectives and contractual requir...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$74K - $130K *

Champion the future of project controls by leading complex cost and scheduling efforts, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring project success through effective analysis and reporting...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$85K *

Deliver impactful project controls support by managing financial activities, ensuring compliance, and facilitating communication across teams. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance project integr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $135K *

Empower your construction career by supporting innovative data center projects. Oversee site activities, document progress, and collaborate with teams to drive successful project outcomes in a dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive project success by managing changes, costs, and schedules on large-scale projects. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients to optimize performance and ensure best value while nurturin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$69K - $115K *

Engage with our FP&A team to enhance project controls across diverse transportation and infrastructure projects. Utilize your expertise to support project management, ensuring financial accuracy and o...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform project governance across a diverse client portfolio to ensure strategic alignment and enhance project delivery through effective compliance and performance management...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team as a Document Control Supervisor, overseeing document management for construction and engineering projects. Drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and support project teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$81K - $108K *

Elevate your career by leading cost and commercial management across North America's data center projects. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure financial compliance and enhance project outcomes...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform procurement processes by leading RFPs, negotiations, and contract management in utility-scale energy projects. Collaborate with clients and consultants to ensure successful project execution...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$96K - $128K *

Unlock potential by managing procurement processes, ensuring vendor compliance, and facilitating bid preparations. Collaborate with project teams to optimize purchasing strategies and maintain operati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

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

$84K - $95K *

Engage in impactful energy efficiency projects by managing applications and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and communication while supporting program goals and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in project controls for federal programs, focusing on Primavera P6 schedule development and EVMS reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance project performance, cost tracking...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you execute audiovisual systems integration projects, ensuring client satisfaction and success. Collaborate with talented professionals while managing project documentation, bud...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $100K *

Make your mark by managing contract and program costs/schedules up to $10M. Analyze performance and provide recommendations while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance project success and drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of project controls by leading national initiatives, enhancing processes, and building talent within a dynamic team. Drive excellence and efficiency across operations, ensuring unifor...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$134K - $241K *

Champion project success by managing complex construction portfolios through all phases, from planning and execution to closeout, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and facilitating stak...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $225K *

Champion project success by leading multidisciplinary teams in managing complex contractor support operations, ensuring alignment with ARNG training objectives and delivering high-quality results acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a pivotal role in managing integrated master schedules for projects. Drive coordination across all phases—engineering to commissioning—ensuring timeline accuracy and stakeholder engagement to kee...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in program scheduling and data management for global data center projects. Analyze large data sets, develop schedules, and ensure on-time delivery while collaborating across teams to e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving federal health IT services by managing a complex program delivering agile tooling and DevSecOps platform services while ensuring collaboration and measurable outcomes across...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$104K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing complex power systems studies projects for mission critical facilities, ensuring accurate execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while collaborating with inte...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $165K *

Shape the future of construction projects by creating and managing schedules for complex programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive efficiency and ensure timely delivery across variou...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$182K - $204K *

Lead the development of project controls for large-scale construction projects. Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and performance data management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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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