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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$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing expert Project Controls support for DOE projects, utilizing advanced scheduling software and methodologies to ensure effective change management, cost control, and report...

3 weeks ago

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

$64K - $125K *

Collaborate to provide project controls support, developing and maintaining schedules and costs, while supervising projects and facilitating effective communication across teams, enhancing project suc...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing complex project schedules and fostering cross-functional collaboration for critical nuclear command and control initiatives to support national security efforts effectivel...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering quality assurance for the Darlington New Nuclear Project. As a key member, you'll develop documentation and processes ensuring compliance with industry stand...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Lead the execution of large-scale data center projects, ensuring strategic alignment with client goals while managing complex deliveries across multiple sites, budgets, and timelines...

3 weeks ago

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

$153K - $266K *

Drive strategic project controls initiatives to enhance systems and processes, ensuring operational excellence in support of critical national security programs and compliance with regulatory standard...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Manage project execution by supporting the Project Manager, ensuring seamless operations during their absence, and providing essential project updates and communication to stakeholders at all levels...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by leading and enhancing the company's QA/QC program across multiple projects, ensuring flawless execution and adherence to standards throughout every phase f...

2 days ago

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

$82K - $102K *

Pioneer your career as a Procurement Specialist, overseeing the full procurement lifecycle for EPC projects. Engage with suppliers, manage bid processes, and coordinate procurement activities while co...

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

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of transportation and infrastructure as a Program Controls Senior Manager, driving strategic alignment and executing complex programs with expert oversight and effective team leadersh...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Shape the strategic direction and execution of complex, high-profile programs, ensuring effective program controls and integration across projects while driving accountability and excellence within di...

1 week ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping project schedules for diverse transportation initiatives. Collaborate across functional teams, leveraging your expertise to guide and mentor peers, optimizing processes whil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Transform project execution by leading minor capital projects, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and budget requirements. Collaborate across disciplines while optimizing efficiencies and manageme...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $176K *

Empower project success by leading cross-functional teams. Coordinate with contractors, manage schedules, and maintain quality standards, ensuring timely delivery and financial accountability for mult...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Oversee and manage small to medium-sized projects, ensuring timely completion within budget. Drive profitability, maintain client relationships, and lead project teams to achieve objectives while adhe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $225K *

Unlock your potential by managing complex projects, overseeing budgets, schedules, and risk management, while coordinating client deliveries and program support in a dynamic environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Manage construction projects by overseeing schedules, budgets, and client needs. Ensure quality and safety standards while fostering strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. Drive project...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead small to mid-size instrumentation and electrical projects, ensuring successful execution, performance, and closure while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic oil and...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Take ownership of diverse civil and construction projects, driving schedules and budgets while ensuring client satisfaction and safety across all operations. Exciting opportunity for experienced profe...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that shapes the future of project management by implementing effective controls, enhancing productivity, and ensuring timely delivery of construction projects through strategic planning an...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering mission critical design projects while managing multidisciplinary teams. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes, driving quality and resi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Join us in transforming visionary ideas into reality as you lead complex construction projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals within healthcare, education...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transformative project management, overseeing diverse institutional and commercial expansions from concept to completion while driving team collaboration to meet organizational obje...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Drive project success as an Owner's Representative, managing diverse institutional construction projects. Collaborate across teams to define scope, create detailed plans, and ensure projects meet obje...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to sustainable architecture and design innovation. Lead project management efforts in the Science & Technology market sector while mentoring teams and ensuring project suc...

Reposted 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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