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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$103K - $150K *

Lead project schedule management for energy initiatives, ensuring effective execution and resource allocation across multidisciplinary teams. Drive progress with strong analytical skills and strategic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $150K *

Lead a team of project controls professionals, managing schedules and resources to ensure successful execution of Power and Energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage changes...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $150K *

Shape project success by overseeing schedule management for Power and Energy initiatives. Collaborate with teams to create and update detailed execution schedules, ensuring timely project delivery whi...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $159K *

Join our dynamic team as you manage and optimize project budgets and schedules. Utilize your expertise in cost controls and EVM to enhance project delivery on large-scale capital initiatives while col...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $159K *

Manage project controls by developing and maintaining schedules, performing cost analysis, and ensuring accurate reporting through integrated PMIS platforms to support successful project delivery acro...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $159K *

Shape the future of project management by leading cost controls and scheduling. Collaborate with teams to manage finances and timelines on large-scale projects, ensuring accurate reporting and success...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $159K *

Join a dynamic team to build and manage project schedules and budgets, ensuring timely reporting and effective cost control on large-scale projects. Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to drive...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $159K *

Unlock potential by mastering project controls, cost management, and scheduling for large-scale capital projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely project delivery and financial accurac...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $159K *

Join our Project Controls team to manage costs and schedules for large-scale projects, ensuring effective tracking, reporting, and resolution of variances. Your expertise in earned value management an...

1 week ago

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

$103K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at our Project Controls team by managing schedules for Power and Energy projects. Leverage your expertise to establish baselines, analyze impacts, and guide project teams through c...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Analyze and develop comprehensive project controls strategies, ensuring effective cost and schedule management across multiple projects. Engage with stakeholders to optimize resource utilization and e...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Oversee and validate project budgets while ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with teams to assess financial performance, analyze trends, and manage cost reporting. Drive strategic financia...

3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Manage financial tracking and reporting for federal programs, ensuring alignment with PMO standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, analyze variances, and develop financial m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Advance project financial execution by collaborating with PMs to ensure profitability through effective controls, reporting, and analysis within a dynamic project environment focused on sustainable de...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Elevate project management capabilities by coordinating training and technical support activities, ensuring seamless execution of events and optimal communication between government and contractor tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Help us drive project success by planning, analyzing data, and improving processes. You'll coordinate teams, manage schedules, and contribute to project reporting to ensure effective delivery of objec...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $162K *

Unlock potential by leading project controls and cost management for large-scale energy projects. Drive performance through strategic planning, resource optimization, and communication, ensuring proje...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in project control, ensuring efficient development of plans, schedules, and budgets while monitoring costs and performance for successful construction project completion...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success by managing scheduling, cost control, and risk management functions. Collaborate with teams to analyze data, maintain documentation, and implement effective project controls for...

6 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize project controls, enhance scheduling and cost management, and drive successful project outcomes by analyzing data, developing reports, and ensuring effective document c...

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Support project controls functions, including scheduling, estimating, and cost management. Analyze data and assist in developing recovery plans, ensuring document control and compliance with project p...

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Transform your career by providing critical cost control and project forecasting expertise, ensuring successful project delivery while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance efficiency and effect...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Empower our team to enhance efficiency and deliver exceptional consulting services while leading talent development and strategic growth in a dynamic project controls environment, driving operational...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to manage project controls in construction, ensuring precise cost control, scheduling, and reporting on complex industrial projects across Alberta and Saskatchewan...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in project controls, overseeing scheduling and cost management to ensure timely delivery of high-visibility projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior speciali...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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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