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 - $123K *

Manage your career by enhancing project controls across the fleet. Lead process improvements, compliance, and governance while serving as the Subject Matter Expert. Drive performance in project manage...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $123K *

Transform project management excellence across the fleet by enhancing processes, tools, and standards. Lead initiatives that drive performance and compliance while mentoring team members to achieve op...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $105K *

Lead the charge in delivering infrastructure and environmental projects by managing complex project lifecycles. Utilize technical expertise to drive stakeholder engagement and ensure compliance with c...

Cold Lake, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in project controls as you oversee budgeting, scheduling, and financial forecasting for major electric utility projects. Leverage your expertise to manage cross-functional teams and re...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Innovate project performance by managing cost, schedule, and scope for major construction initiatives in the electric utilities sector, leveraging analytical expertise and cross-functional collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $120K *

Shape the future of program management by supporting critical communications initiatives. Drive program planning, budget analysis, and documentation, ensuring mission success through effective risk ma...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Lead critical project controls for transmission field operations, focusing on cost management, scheduling, and problem resolution. Engage with stakeholders to ensure project success through effective...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock project success as you coordinate, communicate, and lead electrical testing initiatives with a focus on timely execution, budget management, and customer satisfaction. Your leadership will driv...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and manage multiple electrical testing projects, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams and clients while providing technical guidance and training to achieve p...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping project success by coordinating electrical testing projects, managing timelines and budgets, and enhancing communication between customers and staff to ensure seamless opera...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Manage electrical projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly execution while coordinating with teams and clients. Drive daily operations in the field, uphold safety standards, and mentor personnel...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving project success through effective management and coordination. Oversee electrical testing and maintenance projects while ensuring on-time delivery and budget compliance. You...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Oversee multiple electrical testing and maintenance projects, ensuring they stay on schedule and within budget through effective coordination with staff and clients, and by conducting trainings and qu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Oversee diverse electrical testing projects, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $210K *

Lead and manage water/wastewater engineering projects. Build client relationships, guide teams, and ensure technical excellence while delivering innovative sustainable solutions that address today's u...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the advancement of BIM standards and digital workflows, driving technical excellence across projects. Provide mentorship and guidance to teams, resolve complex challenges, and foster a culture of...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Today

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

$100K - $136K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with a diverse team to optimize fabrication processes in a dynamic job shop environment focused on rapid prototype development for national security appl...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$158K - $252K *

Contribute to complex project controls by providing technical consultation across scheduling, estimating, cost management, and risk evaluation. Guide project teams, mentor staff, and implement technol...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Transform industrial engineering projects by expertly planning, scheduling, and estimating costs. Drive project success with keen insights into Earned Value and cost management, while collaborating ef...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $133K *

Lead multiple architectural projects, ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction. Drive project scope, financial performance, and team coordination while providing architectural guidance throug...

5 days ago

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

$86K - $126K *

Champion project success by analyzing cost baselines, implementing earned value management, and optimizing budgets in energy and resources projects. Serve as a trusted advisor, driving informed decisi...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Champion project success by managing cost controls and scheduling, fostering collaboration across teams, and enhancing project quality. Lead with strategic oversight, ensuring execution meets project...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Reimagine project controls management by leading and optimizing large-scale capital and infrastructure initiatives while ensuring performance excellence, risk mitigation, and team empowerment to eleva...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$83K - $125K *

Lead a dynamic team overseeing multiple facility infrastructure projects, ensuring effective planning, management, and compliance with building codes while adapting to fluctuating schedules and travel...

4 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Lead impactful project controls for a major construction initiative, encompassing cost, schedule management, reporting, and operational coordination. Collaborate with project teams to ensure complianc...

3 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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