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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$90K - $120K *

Support a dynamic team by managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and client satisfaction while leading a diverse group of professionals to achieve strategic objectiv...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$260K - $290K *

Lead and shape the future of project controls across major construction and nuclear initiatives. Drive efficiency and compliance while managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams to achiev...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative project planning and scheduling solutions. Collaborate with engineers and strategists to transform infrastructure projects, ensuring they are executed smarter, safer, and sustainab...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $200K *

Join a team that reimagines regulatory solutions for the energy sector. Leverage your expertise in environmental permitting to guide diverse projects, enhance client relationships, and lead initiative...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Elevate project efficiency by expertly developing and monitoring schedules that align with strategic goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and optimal execution within the con...

1 month ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Join a team dedicated to optimizing project delivery by developing integrated schedules and monitoring progress. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure efficiency and accuracy across construction pro...

1 month ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Engage with stakeholders to develop strategic project schedules, ensuring efficient project delivery through effective planning and monitoring. Collaborate closely with project teams to assess perform...

1 month ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Optimize project delivery by developing strategic plans and schedules that align with objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective project controls and monitor schedule performance fo...

1 month ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Execute large-scale project controls for multi-site data center construction, providing leadership with essential data insights while managing schedules, costs, and change management to drive operatio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $124K *

Contribute to effective wastewater management by supporting operations and maintenance of treatment systems, coordinating with stakeholders while growing expertise in environmental engineering within...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Explore key project cost management by collaborating with senior stakeholders to enhance strategic cost plans, driving efficiency from project inception to closeout while ensuring robust reporting, an...

1 month ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex project costs, collaborating with senior stakeholders to deliver high-impact strategic cost plans throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring effective budgeting and...

1 month ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving strategic cost management across complex projects. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to optimize project lifecycle costs and support planning from inception...

1 month ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of projects by leading diverse teams to deliver aerospace hardware and systems, refining processes and managing risks throughout the development and integration lifecycle, ensuring perf...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $176K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing defense technology strategies. Leverage your program management expertise to enhance project efficiency, drive cost savings, and ensure success from inception...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead and drive project controls practices across regional initiatives. Enhance operations through training, performance monitoring, and adherence to company standards while collaborating effectively w...

2 weeks ago

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

$161K - $222K *

Advance Canada’s nuclear infrastructure by leading complex energy projects. Shape governance and performance while managing budgets and schedules, mentoring teams, and driving business growth through...

Thornhill, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $100K *

Support project success by collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring timely completion, and promoting effective governance across multiple construction initiatives. Bring your expertise to manage reso...

2 weeks ago

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

$134K - $202K *

Drive successful project delivery in Mission Critical/Data Centers by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring quality execution from planning through construction...

5 days ago

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

$117K - $202K *

Lead complex, high-stakes projects in Mission Critical/Data Centers. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient facilities while managing client relationships and project metrics fr...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Engineer high-performance data center projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring seamless project execution from conception to completion. Thrive in dynam...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Drive success by managing complex projects for mission critical/data centers. Lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee project lifecycle, and cultivate client relationships for high-performance facilitie...

1 week ago

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

$117K - $202K *

Advance your career by leading complex, mission-critical projects that impact national and international clients. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative data center solutions, ensuring h...

5 days ago

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

$117K - $202K *

Lead complex, nationally and internationally scoped projects within the Mission Critical industry. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient, high-performance facilities while mana...

5 days ago

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

$117K - $202K *

Lead complex projects in the Mission Critical/Data Centers sector, collaborating with diverse teams to drive project success from concept to completion. Engage with clients and manage performance metr...

5 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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