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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$110K - $130K *

Champion integrated project controls to optimize schedule, cost, and change management on mission-critical construction programs, ensuring seamless communication and accountability among stakeholders...

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading budgeting, scheduling, and coordination initiatives. This role demands strategic oversight, fostering growth in a collaborative environment while achieving project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of project delivery by leading efficient budgeting, scheduling, and coordination efforts. Foster continuous growth and improvement while ensuring project goals are met within establis...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $134K *

Lead on-site construction oversight, ensuring safety compliance and quality standards for projects. Collaborate with contractors and PMO to deliver successful infrastructure upgrades and modernization...

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that leads environmental site characterization for mobility projects, ensuring compliance and managing risks. You'll drive strategic planning, execution, and oversight of assessments and p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team where you’ll expertly manage project schedules, budgets, and scope to drive successful technical outcomes. This role is crucial for ensuring quality deliverables while minimizing r...

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

$118K - $121K *

Elevate your career by managing cost control activities, ensuring budget accuracy and trend analysis, while supporting financial decision-making and risk mitigation in a collaborative project environm...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Engineer effective project management strategies through all phases of design and construction for a diverse portfolio of projects. Foster collaboration between stakeholders to ensure code compliance...

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of project delivery by optimizing performance, cost management, and scheduling. Bring your project controls expertise to lead and analyze key initiatives in an industrial engineering...

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project performance through effective cost management, scheduling, and risk analysis to ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction...

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

$88K - $150K *

Transform your engineering career by leading I&C and SCADA design projects, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for water and wastewater treatment systems while ensuring p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $150K *

Lead I&C System Design projects across diverse water and wastewater facilities. Oversee automation system development and SCADA integration for environmental solutions while mentoring junior team memb...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $150K *

Shape the future of water resources by leading I&C system design projects. Bring your expertise to deliver innovative solutions in environmental remediation and water/wastewater treatment while collab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $150K *

Drive innovative I&C systems design projects for water and wastewater facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and technical specifications to ensure successful project d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $150K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading I&C designs, SCADA integration, and engineering solutions for diverse clients in environmental remediation and water treatment projects. Collaborate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading I&C Systems Design projects, focusing on SCADA integration and automation. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions for water and wastewater facilitie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team leading complex projects from inception to completion, focusing on safety, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement. Drive success by leveraging your leadership in industrial setting...

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4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on project success by coordinating cost control and project scheduling. You will support project managers in financial management, ensuring client satisfaction and successfu...

1 week ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's leading major utility projects, optimizing program delivery while ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence in a collaborative and innovative environment...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Discover your potential in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple mega power projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction while managing a dedicated team and fostering stakeholder...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$270K - $310K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading large-scale highway and bridge programs while ensuring client satisfaction through innovative problem-solving and strategic program delivery management...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of water services by leading a multidisciplinary team to manage, forecast, and report on a multi-billion dollar capital improvement program. Drive strategic program enhancements and m...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $145K *

Drive project controls excellence by managing cost and schedule data integration through Deltek Cobra. Collaborate across teams to resolve issues, support decision-making, and enhance project performa...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead engineering and technical delivery for offshore projects, ensuring safe, constructible work scopes and effective project governance from inception to execution. Collaborate with multidisciplinary...

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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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