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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$80K - $95K *

Champion configuration management best practices to ensure integrity and compliance across enterprise systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain operational efficiency and enh...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive project execution excellence by leading project controls efforts across growth projects, ensuring best-in-class performance through data analytics and strategic decision-making...

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

$100K - $130K *

Drive project controls excellence across Growth Projects by implementing best practices, analyzing performance metrics, and enhancing decision-making through strategic data insights. Collaborate with...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Tackle dynamic projects in industrial automation, leading teams to enhance performance and profitability through advanced process control. Cultivate strong client relationships for successful project...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Lead cost control initiatives for a major EPC power generation project. Engage with cross-functional teams to monitor performance, manage budgets, and deliver executive-level financial reporting while...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing aftermarket customer orders, ensuring timely and accurate execution of projects while coordinating with various teams to meet financial and contractual commitments...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $275K *

Drive program control excellence for mega-capital projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance, and delivering value through expert oversight of cost, schedule, and risk management...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform project oversight by ensuring leadership has an accurate view of performance. Drive financial accountability, improve scheduling discipline, and elevate risk management across multiple locat...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Optimize project success through effective control and analysis. Collaborate with teams to create insightful reports, enhance data accuracy, and drive project performance while implementing change man...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Analyze project performance and support financial management by developing weekly and monthly reports, ensuring accuracy through audits, and establishing KPIs to enhance decision-making and operationa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Drive project success as a Principal Cost Controls Specialist, leading a dynamic team on complex EPC projects. You'll enhance progress, cost, and schedule management while guiding junior staff and imp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by leading controls specialists, managing budgets, and collaborating with stakeholders across various sectors, ensuring compliance and proactive risk management to deliver high-q...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to lead project controls initiatives across diverse projects. You'll oversee budgeting, cost control, and performance monitoring while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project s...

Yesterday

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

$69K - $133K *

Unlock potential by providing essential project controls support to program leadership. You'll document project plans, track metrics, and ensure project success across various initiatives, guiding tea...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$70K - $100K *

Lead strategic projects by collaborating with engineers to deliver optimal HVAC solutions, ensuring technical precision while maintaining efficient and organized support for sales and customer engagem...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of cost and schedule control for EPC projects, ensuring accuracy and integration across all project phases. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and risk management activities while mentoring t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $134K *

Join us to oversee architectural projects from design to construction, ensuring high-quality deliverables while managing schedules and budgets. Lead teams, maintain client relationships, and drive pro...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at our organization as a Project Manager in Vancouver. Lead automation projects, mentor a team, and enhance client relationships while driving innovation in the industrial automati...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Drive your career forward in a dynamic facilities engineering role that influences performance, enhances safety, and mentors peers. Engage in technical projects, improve operations, and support effect...

3 weeks ago

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

$310K - $325K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale water distribution projects, guiding teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring compliance, performance excellence, and client satisfaction across mul...

Reposted yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$315K - $330K *

Support a dynamic Program Management Team to successfully deliver major capital improvement projects for water and sewer infrastructure, fostering client relationships and leading project teams throug...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$290K - $340K *

Drive transformational success by overseeing multi-billion dollar rail projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational metrics, staff deve...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$340K - $375K *

Lead the execution of major rail transportation projects, ensuring client satisfaction and program success through effective management, strategic oversight, and fostering relationships with stakehold...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$320K - $370K *

Transform the landscape of rail transportation as a Program Director, leading high-impact CBTC projects. Drive design, construction, and execution while ensuring client satisfaction and fostering stro...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of power generation through strategic leadership of large-scale construction projects, ensuring efficiency, safety, and client satisfaction while fostering teamwork and innovation acr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ 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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