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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$90K - $110K *

Accelerate project delivery by managing programs for public health initiatives, overseeing multiple projects while ensuring high-quality outcomes and relationship building with stakeholders. Drive ope...

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3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead utility-scale renewable energy projects from development to closeout, ensuring successful execution through effective risk management and coordination with clients, contractors, and engineers...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Manage operational tasks for deployment, ensuring personnel readiness and compliance with security processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve departmental goals while providing exceptional cu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage multiple large-scale projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative software solutions in a global legal environment. Drive project succ...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to client success through effective project management. Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment while fostering strong rel...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and oversee instrumentation and controls engineering for multidisciplinary mining projects. Provide expert analysis, project direction, and innovative solutions while mentoring staff and fosterin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$74K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

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

$133K - $150K *

Optimize technical standards and processes across Field Services, ensuring rigorous commissioning with scalable competencies that enhance workforce capability and elevate project execution across mult...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of data center operations through expert contract management, driving RFx processes, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance across high-scale projects to deliver operational...

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1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex projects by managing scope, timelines, and resources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, ensure quality, and maintain stakeholder alignm...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a technical team to enhance collaboration tools in a dynamic, cloud-based environment. Engage with federal clients, drive Agile practices, and ensure toolset efficiency...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $120K *

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2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $120K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $140K *

Transform complex construction projects by leveraging your expertise in project controls and risk analysis. Engage with clients, lead strategic deployments, and drive innovations in construction techn...

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Reposted 1 week ago

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

$135K - $225K *

Drive compliance and reliability in the electric utility sector, ensuring adherence to NERC Operations & Planning and CIP standards to enhance grid stability and security. Collaborate with teams to im...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Lead the architectural design and BIM coordination for electric vehicle facilities, ensuring compliance and efficiency across multiple locations while managing documentation and project standards...

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2 weeks ago

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

$134K - $205K *

Execute complex utility projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout while ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Lead multi-disciplinary teams and cultivate relation...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $140K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of medium to large-scale projects while driving team success and customer satisfaction. Lead all phases from planning to execution, mentoring junior project managers, and ensuring align...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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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