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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$165K - $253K *

Lead and manage complex nuclear projects while fostering strong client relations. Bring your expertise in nuclear operations and project management to ensure successful execution from planning to clos...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $147K *

Join a team that's shaping the future by expertly managing EPC project schedules. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior schedulers while ensuring accurate, timely project execution...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $195K *

Lead strategic initiatives as a key architect, enhancing project governance and execution. Leverage technical acumen and emotional intelligence to mentor teams, solve complex problems, and drive conti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

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

$104K - $139K *

Join us to oversee project controls for data center construction, ensuring efficient cost management, scheduling, and risk mitigation. Lead diverse project control tasks that support effective governa...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Oversee quality assurance processes across software development, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering exceptional quality metrics throughout the lifecycle of applications. Collaborate eff...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading on-site installation and commissioning activities. Collaborate with customers and service teams for optimal execution, ensuring high standards meet project goals while enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Lead and manage complex cybersecurity programs, driving innovation and operational excellence while coordinating multi-location contractor teams and aligning projects with NIAID goals...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Transform scientific computing support by leading program management efforts, ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence while collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance mission objec...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Reimagine program management in a dynamic role overseeing complex projects and teams, driving financial and contract management, while ensuring the delivery of innovative health IT solutions and effec...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing high-profile projects, ensuring strategic solutions delivery through effective leadership and collaboration in a remote setting...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to impactful Federal contracting processes by managing complex procurements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading negotiations while providing expert advice throughout the procuremen...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading program cost control efforts for a dynamic finance team. You'll manage budgets, schedules, and financial analysis ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Become a key play...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives, managing project staffing and resources, while ensuring Agile practices are followed and project risks are mitigated for multiple complex software d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $95K *

Transform efficiency in project coordination by streamlining IT processes and enhancing PPMO operations. Collaborate across teams to leverage tools and automate workflows, ensuring effective delivery...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead complex electrical system projects from design through implementation, ensuring client satisfaction, timely delivery, and budget adherence while providing technical expertise a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Deliver innovative solutions as you lead complex electrical projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly outcomes. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients, leveraging your technical expertise to d...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the safe and timely startup of Microgrid solutions. Play a key role in overseeing commissioning processes, budget control, and project coordination while deliv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in planning and executing structural engineering projects while managing teams to deliver high-quality solutions that exceed client expectations. Collaborate effectively with stakehold...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Champion project excellence by leading cross-functional teams and ensuring timely delivery of structural engineering projects while maintaining compliance and fostering client relationships throughout...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Champion effective project management by leading diverse engineering teams to deliver timely, cost-effective structural solutions while ensuring compliance with all regulations and client expectations...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$70K - $101K *

Oversee DDC controls projects, ensuring successful execution through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Lead project planning and execution, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive continu...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$143K - $175K *

Drive the successful execution of electric substation projects, ensuring safety, budget management, and stakeholder communication for reliable power delivery across infrastructure initiatives...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$143K - $175K *

Lead critical electric utility projects as a Senior Substation Project Manager, ensuring safety and reliability in power delivery. Oversee timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication, while driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in advanced epidemiological research, driving methodologies and findings to improve health outcomes in worker populations, while managing project teams and liaising with key stakeholde...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Drive innovative traffic engineering solutions to optimize EV charging facility designs, enhance user experience, and implement standardized practices across projects while ensuring project governance...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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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