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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$115K - $161K *

Unlock potential by delivering comprehensive project controls services, driving strategic capital planning and project governance to ensure successful execution and completion within the construction...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in the coordination and execution of large-scale industrial projects, ensuring alignment among diverse teams to deliver safe, efficient, and timely project solutions, while driving mec...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of project management by overseeing cost control functions, managing budgets, and enhancing financial reporting processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project integrity a...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Champion the design and support of standardized Smartsheet project controls tools while collaborating cross-functionally to streamline processes and enhance reporting across the organization...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join us to design and implement robust Smartsheet solutions that enhance project controls, streamline workflows, and foster collaboration across multiple teams. Support diverse initiatives while drivi...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead project controls for complex DOE programs where your expertise in cost and schedule management will ensure high-impact delivery of multi-million dollar projects in compliance w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Deliver exceptional engineering leadership by coordinating complex nuclear projects, integrating technical disciplines, managing schedules, and driving risk resolution while mentoring junior engineers...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $113K *

Lead the charge in managing project engineering tasks, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards while mentoring field engineers and collaborating with various stakeholders...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial success in high-criticality projects, ensuring compliance and enhancing performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide strategic insights to optimize financial health...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $162K *

Optimize project scheduling across complex DoD programs, partnering with diverse teams to develop and manage integrated schedules, monitor performance, and mitigate risks while ensuring alignment with...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing real estate projects from start to finish. Lead teams, coordinate resources, and ensure project success while adhering to budget and timelines. Foster collaboration, addre...

2 weeks ago

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

$147K - $183K *

Reimagine capital project delivery by leading high-volume infrastructure initiatives, optimizing stakeholder relationships, and driving continuous improvement in execution, safety, and performance man...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage and coordinate engineering and procurement activities, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and on budget. Serve as the main client interface and uphold project quality and regul...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $95K *

Transform product configuration management by ensuring integrity and compliance through effective documentation control and change process oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintai...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Support and manage construction project tasks, ensuring compliance and coordination with trades and contractors while overseeing budgets and schedules for efficient execution of operations at site loc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $117K *

Join a team that's committed to advancing project controls by supporting risk management, planning, and financial tracking across diverse programs, ensuring project success through meticulous document...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive excellence in project controls for large construction projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery through effective coordination with project management and operations t...

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Take ownership of significant engineering projects, driving financial management, client relations, and personnel development while ensuring compliance and quality delivery of services. Foster a posit...

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $100K *

Engage with a dynamic team to optimize program performance metrics, ensuring precise cost and schedule analysis while driving corrective actions for satellite systems projects. Your expertise will sha...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Lead the Project Control discipline within Aerospace, managing policies and processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance project support and mentor staff to ensure effective practices, reporting, and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform client operations by leading engineering projects and ensuring safety compliance. Drive feasibility studies and detailed engineering for mining, managing teams and resources effectively for...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $184K *

Lead the project controls function for capital and expense projects, managing budgets, schedules, and performance metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project efficiency and adher...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by collaborating with leads to develop and manage cost plans and schedules, ensuring effective project execution through insightful analysis and strong communication within a high...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $99K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project schedules and enhancing team collaboration, ensuring timely delivery and effective resource management across multiple departments while maintaining the highest e...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform project efficiency by leading a dynamic project controls team, ensuring best practices in scheduling, cost management, and reporting. Drive success on complex projects while mentoring staff...

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  •   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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