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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$120K - $150K *

Drive the execution of complex construction projects in power and data center sectors. Lead diverse teams to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery, while aligning with client needs and stra...

4 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of project controls and scheduling in biomanufacturing, collaborating with clients and teams to develop schedules, manage costs, and ensure project performance. Elevate your career with...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of project controls by leading a diverse team to deliver on complex projects, ensuring success through expert planning, scheduling, and management while fostering development and proc...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $110K *

Champion innovative solutions in construction management for complex projects, overseeing design implementation and contractor coordination. Drive compliance, quality assurance, and financial oversigh...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Drive project control for Powertrain and Electrified Controls programs, ensuring timely software deliverables and milestone tracking across diverse vehicle platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$62K - $170K *

Join a team that designs and maintains advanced Process Control Systems. Contribute your expertise in Distributed Control Systems, PLCS, and SCADA to enhance plant production now and into the future...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $95K *

Champion the change control process within quality operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Leverage your expertise to manage documentation and system changes that enhance quali...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Join us to shape the future of infrastructure consulting, guiding diverse clients through strategic challenges with analytic insights, operational solutions, and expert stakeholder engagement while fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $92K *

Contribute to Power Delivery projects by coordinating schedules, resources, and documentation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery and maintain project success in develo...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$69K - $92K *

Support project delivery by coordinating schedules and documentation across multidisciplinary teams. Monitor progress, manage risks, and maintain project documentation to ensure successful outcomes an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of construction project management by driving efficiency, safety, and quality. Oversee field operations while ensuring effective communication and compliance. Lead teams with expertis...

2 days ago

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

$89K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative engineering solutions for defense projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with customers to tackle technical challenges in a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Champion project controls for large-scale combined cycle projects. Oversee cost tracking, scheduling, and forecasting across multiple sites to guarantee performance and reporting effectiveness through...

Chalk, TXIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $168K *

Explore a dynamic role driving risk and opportunity management in infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery, ensure compliance, and implement innovat...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Advance cost management for complex projects, ensuring strategic financial support from initiation to closeout by collaborating with stakeholders and developing comprehensive reporting and analysis...

1 month ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of project delivery by leading critical project controls for large-scale capital projects. Drive success through tight cost management, scheduling, and risk analy...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$66K - $95K *

Elevate project performance by ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and actionable insights. Support financial analysis and reporting, while driving efficiency and risk mitigation across capital projec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $125K *

Inspire success by leading financial project analysis and close working relationships with key stakeholders. Drive accuracy and improvement in project financials, budgets, and reporting while navigati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining project execution by shaping complex engineering and construction schedules. You'll influence project outcomes through your expertise in planning, collaboration, and data...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Scheduler, driving project success through expert planning and analysis in the complex nuclear sector, collaborating closely with teams to ensure timely delivery and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $110K *

Engage in transformative project management by driving business development, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring successful project delivery in the engineering consulting sector. Join a dynam...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving innovative engineering solutions by managing projects and cultivating client relationships to ensure excellence in delivery and business growth...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

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

$146K - $234K *

Join us in driving strategic plans and managing advanced tech projects, ensuring oversight and alignment with corporate goals. Leverage your communications and analytical skills to support leadership...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading and managing complex projects in a dynamic, matrix environment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and maximum customer satisfaction through strong relationships and effective co...

1 week ago

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

$84K - $122K *

Join a team that's leading the execution of innovative DDC control system projects in commercial buildings, utilizing your project management and engineering expertise to drive high-quality automation...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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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