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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$89K - $118K *

Champion project performance by expertly tracking costs, schedules, and progress through all phases of the project lifecycle, while collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance decision-making and i...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on project management excellence, overseeing daily operations, enhancing sales support, and driving customer relationships to achieve operational success. Bring your strateg...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $118K *

Optimize project performance by integrating cost tracking, schedules, and progress. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and support the overall success of engineering pr...

Terrace, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Drive the future of project risk management by leading a comprehensive framework and fostering robust partnerships across engineering and construction teams, ensuring effective risk identification and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading complex data center projects, delivering exceptional results through effective management of scope, schedule, and budgets while ensuring client satisfaction and safety comp...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $105K *

Shape the future of infrastructure projects by providing expert project management services, overseeing documentation, stakeholder communications, and ensuring quality standards while fostering relati...

Courcelette, QCIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $150K *

Drive your career as a pivotal senior planner, enhancing client relationships, guiding strategic initiatives, and developing comprehensive project schedules. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure ef...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of complex procurement activities in a fast-paced EPC environment. Lead sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and provide mentorship to junior team members while ensuring alignment...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$107K - $144K *

Transform infrastructure projects by leading project controls activities. Collaborate with teams to provide expert guidance and ensure high-quality deliverables, helping to propel our major projects t...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$100K - $130K *

Deliver complex engineering projects from inception to completion while managing schedules, budgets, and risk. Coordinate across disciplines to ensure successful execution and alignment with organizat...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Drive excellence in Building Automation Systems projects, managing from inception to completion while ensuring quality, budget, and timelines. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative automation s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing configuration baselines across all system stages, from development to production. You'll apply your expertise to implement automated tools, ensuring compliance w...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Unlock project delivery by driving precise scheduling, analysis, and collaboration across engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure timely, efficient execution of complex infrastructu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $145K *

Transform infrastructure outcomes by enabling reliable, analytics-ready datasets for capital projects. Join a collaborative team to streamline data ingestion, transformation, and reporting using advan...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $160K *

Reimagine project delivery as you lead controls on complex capital projects, coordinating cost and schedule activities while driving stakeholder communication and fostering effective decision-making a...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of advanced project support and document control for engineering teams, ensuring compliance, quality, and efficient record-keeping across multiple projects and systems while mentoring j...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to streamlining complex project scheduling, optimizing workflows, and driving strategic decisions. Leverage your expertise to enhance project execution and mentor fellow s...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $113K *

Transform project delivery by supporting teams in schedule development, monitoring progress, and ensuring resource allocation. Play a pivotal role in project success through effective coordination and...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Engage collaboratively to develop and implement risk-informed strategies, enhancing safety and operational effectiveness across a nuclear fleet while ensuring regulatory compliance and facilitating te...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Advance project success by overseeing complex scheduling activities, ensuring timely resource management and adherence to milestones while enhancing strategic decision-making and execution efficiencie...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Optimize project scheduling activities by leading teams to ensure timely execution, resource allocation, and strategic adherence to objectives. Drive enhanced project workflow through expert managemen...

1 week ago

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

$126K - $171K *

Lead the charge in executing complex passenger seat development projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication, whil...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $136K *

Elevate project outcomes by expertly managing schedules and metrics across programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance communication, coordinate multiple projects, and facilitate succ...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $136K *

Join our team to support project management initiatives, coordinating schedules, analyzing metrics, and facilitating communication across cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Oversee construction materials testing projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to specifications and safety, while mentoring junior staff and fostering client relationships for succe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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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