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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$99K - $130K *

Join us in maintaining effective project controls systems that support line and project managers in achieving objectives by providing cost and schedule oversight, data analysis, and efficient planning...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $153K *

Lead the charge in supporting environmental permitting projects across renewable energy and utilities in the Pacific Northwest. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful project...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$102K - $153K *

Champion environmental initiatives as you manage permitting projects, collaborate across disciplines, and support business growth in the renewable energy sector within the Pacific Northwest...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial analysis and project management goals. Drive adherence to budget and cost control measures while providing insight into contractor performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Champion the consolidation of project scope and costs for large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with governance processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide expert analysis on co...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Champion project success by creating and managing detailed schedules, ensuring alignment with project goals. Collaborate with teams to deliver timely insights, enhance efficiency, and mitigate risks i...

3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in cross-functional project execution and coordination. Support project planning and tracking, facilitate communication, and ensure alignment across diverse teams in a fast-paced envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Lead projects in construction materials engineering testing, managing scope, budgets, and project execution. Cultivate client relationships and mentor team members to achieve project goals while ensur...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of major project delivery by integrating cost, schedule, and reporting controls. Collaborate with partners to streamline governance, optimize performance, and ensure project success i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining project controls for electric transmission projects, driving regulatory compliance and environmental closeout across complex infrastructure initiatives in California and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving successful power systems projects by managing costs, schedules, and documentation while collaborating effectively across departments and with external partners...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Help us drive project success by coordinating project controls, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements across multiple high-value projects in a dynamic, fast-paced env...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Optimize project controls and scheduling across multidisciplinary teams. Leverage strong communication and relationship-building skills to enhance project execution in electrical utility environments...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Reimagine project outcomes by leading scheduling efforts across multi-phase construction initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective planning, on-time delivery, and integration of complex...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Optimize project delivery by establishing proactive controls for cost, schedule, and risk management. Leverage data insights to enhance decision-making and project performance, collaborating across te...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $128K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on document control management. Oversee project documentation, ensure compliance, and support teams in maintaining accurate records to enhance project effi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading project controls for major transit infrastructure projects. Manage planning, reporting, and risk allocation while ensuring collaboration in complex environments. Join us...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Provide comprehensive project accounting support, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance capital asset processes and drive continuous...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in enhancing automated control systems across facilities, ensuring safety and efficiency through collaboration and innovative solutions. Your expertise will support critical projects i...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Optimize cost management for large-scale projects by tracking commitments, validating invoices, and ensuring data accuracy. Collaborate with project teams to deliver accurate forecasting and reports w...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $120K *

Drive project success as you manage cost reporting, budget transfers, and variance analysis. Collaborate with teams to maintain an accurate cost management system, ensuring all financial metrics align...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $124K *

Unlock potential by managing comprehensive project scheduling, ensuring timely updates and accurate progress tracking. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to maintain control over large-scale constr...

3 weeks ago

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

$83K - $113K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive program excellence through effective cost, schedule, and risk management. Leverage your project controls expertise to collaborate with leadership in maintaining projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead and enhance project controls, ensuring precise cost and schedule management. Collaborate with teams, implement systems, and oversee training to foster excellence and optimize project performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Deliver exceptional project management oversight for multiple surveying initiatives, ensuring quality control, client satisfaction, and profitability while fostering strong team collaboration and effe...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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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