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 - $165K *

Lead the charge in project controls by developing and managing CPM schedules. Collaborate with a team of professionals to enhance project execution through effective planning, reporting, and risk mana...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $165K *

Solve complex scheduling challenges by delivering robust project controls and management solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance project execution and ensure successful delivery of large-s...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $160K *

Shape project success by driving CPM scheduling and control systems, collaborating with teams, conducting critical analyses, and ensuring timely delivery through robust reporting and communication, al...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $180K *

Unlock potential by providing expert scheduling support for construction projects, collaborating with project managers and stakeholders to develop, manage, and monitor CPM schedules while fostering gr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $160K *

Optimize project schedules and controls, collaborating with teams to develop, manage, and monitor CPM schedules, ensuring project success through strategic planning and effective communication to stak...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $180K *

Optimize project schedules and controls while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Manage CPM schedules, conduct progress analysis, and provide reporting insights throughout the project lifecycle...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $165K *

Grow your expertise by providing essential scheduling support, collaborating with project managers and stakeholders to develop and manage CPM schedules throughout the project life cycle. Join us in dr...

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a leading firm by overseeing project controls for large-scale construction, ensuring accurate forecasting and effective risk management while driving team performance and client...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead strategic project controls for large-scale construction programs, overseeing cost, schedule, and risk management. Drive performance, ensure transparency, and foster client relationships to achiev...

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading project controls strategy, navigating complex challenges, and fostering innovation. You will drive operational effectiveness and profitability while ensuring high standards...

Reposted yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Champion project planning and cost control in a dynamic environment. Lead teams to ensure efficient execution, manage project timelines and budgets, and facilitate collaboration with stakeholders to m...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that drives project success through expert planning in nuclear and large EPC/EPCM projects. Shape the future by leading complex scheduling efforts and mentoring talent to ensure realistic...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Drive project success by leading a team of schedulers, ensuring accurate engineering and construction schedules, and enhancing business operations through proactive analysis and effective collaboratio...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Champion successful project delivery by leading project controls for large-scale capital and infrastructure projects across various sectors, ensuring optimal cost, schedule, risk management, and clien...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Oversee quality assurance for complex projects, ensuring compliance with NQA-1 standards through inspections, audits, and oversight across engineering, procurement, and construction activities, foster...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $100K *

Optimize document control processes by managing project documentation, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely distribution across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workflows and suppo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $100K *

Elevate your career by managing critical project documentation in a fast-paced environment. Ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across engineering, construction, and procurement teams, while s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead diverse projects across business units, ensuring alignment with strategy. Manage all phases from inception to close-out, fostering collaboration for successful delivery on...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project coordination by managing plans, reports, and workflows while collaborating with teams to ensure successful execution of projects and delivery of insights through dashboards and summari...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$93K - $147K *

Partner with us to lead project controls for multiple data center projects, managing schedules and labor forecasts while ensuring accuracy and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle—all wit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $125K *

Take ownership of project controls management for engineering and shipboard installation projects. Oversee planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and quality review while collaborating with teams to e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $90K *

Unlock potential by managing project documentation, finances, and relationships to ensure successful project delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders while adhering to governance frameworks and maintai...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $130K *

Drive project performance by leading teams, ensuring quality delivery, and supporting business growth. Inspire and mentor staff while advocating for client interests and managing finances for successf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Join us to elevate project performance by leading teams, ensuring quality, and driving business growth. Your guidance will shape our client's success and cultivate development within our firm while na...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $113K *

Join a team that empowers your career as you apply your expertise to develop and maintain project schedules, optimize performance, and engage with key stakeholders in various industries to ensure proj...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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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