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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$110K - $130K *

Oversee global logistics for major EPC and construction projects, ensuring efficient coordination of international transportation, marine operations, and cargo management to optimize project schedules...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $140K *

Drive large-scale project success by managing budgets, timelines, and customer expectations while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and delivering exceptional results in a team-oriente...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $146K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative regulatory approaches and managing multidisciplinary projects in California's Central Valley. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful pr...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Engage in a lead engineering role to advance secure WAN solutions for mission-critical programs. Collaborate with teams to translate complex requirements into actionable designs, ensuring an efficient...

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1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K *

Advance major tunnel construction projects by leading efforts, managing teams, and ensuring project compliance and safety. Utilize strong analytical skills and innovative strategies to deliver success...

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2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Drive the future of Cloud Infrastructure as an architect, designing secure and compliant OCI environments while establishing onboarding patterns for mission-critical financial and analytics workloads...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $126K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $150K *

Lead the advancement of BIM methodologies and workflows in Electrical Energy projects, driving both operational standards and continuous user training. Collaborate with teams to enhance digital design...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $185K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Estimator, leveraging extensive heavy civil expertise to deliver precise cost estimates for large-scale highway and roadway projects while collaborating with diverse...

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2 weeks ago

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

$131K - $205K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. Collaborate with EPC teams and interface with clients while ensur...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $156K *

Champion project success by leading comprehensive program delivery and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to align resources and strategies, driving strong customer engageme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining renewable energy projects. Lead complex construction initiatives, manage financial performance, and ensure safety while driving successful completion from kickoff to turn...

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1 week ago

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

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in project management for manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency for autonomous robotic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to meet prod...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $167K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$208K - $332K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $137K *

Partner with us to enhance security assessments for FedRAMP and NIST frameworks. Collaborate with a dedicated team, develop assessment plans, and engage clients to deliver quality, timely compliance v...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$63K - $111K *

Collaborate on impactful drainage design projects, utilizing innovative engineering techniques. Leverage your expertise to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance community infrastructure while fo...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $130K *

Join us to innovate and lead impactful projects, driving efficiency and collaboration across teams while ensuring excellence in service delivery. Your leadership will shape our mission and enhance our...

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2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team in innovative FF&E purchasing, managing projects from inception to installation. Collaborate with clients and vendors to ensure successful execution while maintaining budgetary and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex commercial construction projects nationwide. Oversee vendor relations, manage project profitability, and implement best practices while ensuring high-quality result...

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower our security compliance efforts by ensuring cloud solutions meet FedRAMP High, NIST 800-53 r5, and HIPAA standards while supporting ongoing ATO processes and advising technical teams on compli...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting and executing strategic project plans. Lead execution strategy development while enhancing operational excellence and safety standards in collaboration with cr...

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

$90K - $130K *

Address emerging energy market trends by analyzing NYISO stakeholder meetings and delivering impactful insights to clients. Collaborate with teams to drive strategic reporting and client engagement wi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Manage and analyze costs for data center construction projects, ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to develop budgets, identify risks, and present reports to stakeholde...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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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