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 - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $193K *

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

$100K - $109K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$148K - $266K *

Lead the charge in managing complex federal and industrial megaprojects while mentoring teams and ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction through effective communication an...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

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

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $120K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$210K - $225K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$210K - $230K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $130K *

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

$185K - $190K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $200K *

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2 weeks ago

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

$220K - $270K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Accelerate project success by overseeing financial control for capital engineering efforts. Align cost forecasting and budget management across teams to protect profitability and ensure timely, accura...

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3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $105K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $107K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of the finance operations, driving strategic analysis and improving efficiency. Collaborate with leadership to create dynamic budgets and reports that empower decision-making across the...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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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