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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$126K - $162K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $213K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $130K *

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

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $90K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $90K *

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $90K *

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$92K - $154K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $189K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $126K *

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1 week ago

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

$120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$157K - $283K *

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3 days ago

  •   15+ 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.

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