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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$110K - $130K *

Drive project controls management, ensuring budget adherence through effective training, auditing, and process oversight. Collaborate closely with project management to enhance operational efficiency...

4 weeks ago

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

$94K - $110K *

Elevate project delivery by providing critical controls and analytical support for complex capital projects, ensuring accurate cost management, schedule tracking, risk analysis, and performance measur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$187K - $260K *

Champion the development and execution of project controls strategies, providing direction and expertise in project planning while overseeing a team to enhance project success across a variety of comp...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$187K - $260K *

Lead and optimize project controls strategies to elevate project management excellence, directly influencing large-scale initiatives through strong collaboration and expertise in planning, budgeting...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by guiding project governance initiatives in diverse IT and construction projects, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple client portfolios with the potenti...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform project governance across a diverse client portfolio to ensure strategic alignment and enhance project delivery through effective compliance and performance management...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in advanced project controls techniques to enhance project efficiency, safety, and profitability across assigned areas. Manage planning, scheduling, and cost aspects while collaboratin...

1 month ago

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

$66K - $106K *

Manage and coordinate operational aspects of projects to ensure productivity and client satisfaction. Develop monitoring mechanisms, assess project issues, and report progress while liaising with mana...

2 weeks ago

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

$74K - $138K *

Optimize project scheduling and planning processes for large EPC metals and mining initiatives, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and performance metrics while engaging with cross-fu...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$74K - $144K *

Optimize project planning and controls through budgeting, scheduling, and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely deliverables while mitigating risk and enhancing operationa...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $147K *

Advance project success by developing and managing CPM schedules using Primavera P6. Collaborate with teams to analyze schedules, evaluate performance, and support change management throughout the pro...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $170K *

Champion the execution of project controls for complex renewable energy projects. Lead and mentor teams, ensure budget adherence, analyze performance, and manage project health, contributing to succes...

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Discover a rewarding opportunity to develop and manage integrated project schedules for Transmission & Distribution projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective project execution through analy...

3 weeks ago

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

$190K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading operational excellence and governance for construction projects in the Americas. This role ensures high-quality delivery, efficient practices, and alignment with global sta...

2 weeks ago

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

$190K - $215K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence for regional construction projects, driving performance reporting, program delivery, and governance while ensuring alignment with global standards and deliver...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $208K *

Transform project management as Senior Project Control Manager, ensuring adherence to control standards and optimizing project performance through effective scheduling and cost management. Lead a tale...

Kincardine, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering engineering projects by providing expert project controls support in cost management, scheduling, and reporting, ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution while fost...

Sarnia, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $150K *

Elevate your career by managing pre-construction activities and driving project success. Collaborate closely with Superintendents to ensure client satisfaction and project profitability, all while app...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$83K - $154K *

Shape the future of project management by controlling costs and schedules, ensuring accuracy in budgeting, and implementing effective change management practices for successful project execution...

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

$83K - $154K *

Manage project controls through cost, schedule oversight, and development of management systems. Engage in data management, budget preparation, and participate in project reviews to ensure project int...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development and review of complex work packages, ensuring safety and compliance while managing planning activities for various mechanical and electrical systems in a dynamic facility environm...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $185K *

Empower project success as a senior leader in project controls and analytics, ensuring compliance and efficiency across regional teams. Collaborate to identify risks and optimize project financial out...

3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Engage in dynamic cost management for Power & Energy projects, ensuring efficient tracking and reporting of budgets and expenses, fostering collaboration across teams to deliver project financial succ...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of cost management in Power & Energy projects by developing and maintaining rigorous cost control processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive project cost control processes for Power & Energy initiatives by monitoring budgets, tracking expenditures, and providing analysis to ensure project success. Collaborate with teams for effective...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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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