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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$118K - $180K *

Join a team that's committed to ensuring high-quality civil and structural construction at dynamic sites. Leverage your expertise to manage projects, uphold safety standards, and collaborate effective...

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2 weeks ago

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

$118K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing civil and structural construction at dynamic sites. Utilize your expertise to ensure compliance, safety, and quality, while collaborating with diverse teams to drive projec...

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2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform energy management by leading innovative engineering projects that enhance efficiency and produce sustainable solutions for customer facilities. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to optim...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Deliver complex projects by bridging business and technical teams, ensuring strong collaboration and accountability while driving successful outcomes in data platforms and application development...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Elevate quality standards by ensuring contract deliverables attain 98% accuracy and supporting modernization initiatives. Drive UAT and corrective actions, while collaborating with teams to enhance qu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Advance sourcing strategies and lead procurement activities for critical materials while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers. Oversee contract management, mentor junior staff, and negotiat...

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

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining mission-critical infrastructure by analyzing and designing advanced electrical power systems for hyperscale and AI data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency on hi...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $195K *

Drive impactful change by managing large-scale renewable projects efficiently and effectively. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure project alignment, and maintain stakeholder communication to achieve...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

The Project Manager will oversee the management and performance of all work under the contract, acting as the primary point of contact for government leads and ensuring compliance with established rul...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to lead strategic initiatives driving infrastructure and technology modernization across various corporate functions. Champion risk reduction and operational excellence to achieve alig...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Lead technical delivery of mission critical commissioning projects while managing client relationships and onsite teams, ensuring adherence to budget and schedules with minimal supervision. Enhance co...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading large, complex projects to success through effective governance, clear communication, and proactive stakeholder engagement, ensuring all aspects are aligned for predictable...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee complex project controls, ensuring accurate cost management and scheduling for high-stakes initiatives. Leverage your engineering expertise to drive performance and fost...

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5 days ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Optimize business processes and technology solutions for defense logistics initiatives, facilitating effective implementation and communication across teams while ensuring seamless problem-solving and...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming energy efficiency initiatives across states. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee program launches, engage stakeholders, and ensure successful project exec...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $130K *

Champion the full lifecycle of contract management, providing strategic guidance, ensuring compliance, and driving successful execution while mentoring junior staff to enhance departmental expertise a...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K - $112K *

Engage in dynamic project management for RNG plant start-ups, overseeing commissioning and operational acceptance while leading cross-functional teams to achieve efficient and timely results...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join us in leading clinical trial projects across multiple regions, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring teams and collaborating with stakeholders. Your expertise will help drive success in...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $160K *

Drive estimating excellence by crafting competitive EPC proposals for high-voltage electrical projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risks and develop strategies while mentoring j...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Advance complex nuclear projects by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, managing risks, and driving project execution under tight schedules and budgets. Collaborate across...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects involving diverse teams to drive the development and deployment of cutting-edge Small Modular Reactor technology, ensuring alignment with customer requirem...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock project potential as you manage scope, timelines, and budgets, driving team success through effective communication, process optimization, and data analysis in dynamic environments...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $205K *

Drive quality excellence in heavy industrial construction projects. This role demands close collaboration across phases, overseeing adherence to high-quality standards and regulations while fostering...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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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