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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$112K - $127K *

Lead critical capital construction projects, ensuring alignment with bond requirements through effective planning, design, and management, while enhancing sustainability efforts and compliance with le...

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

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading regional project controls initiatives, ensuring adherence to operational guidelines, training teams, and managing project performance to drive efficiency and excellence acr...

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

$90K - $120K *

Drive the successful construction of transformative data center projects, overseeing every phase from planning to execution, while ensuring excellence in safety, compliance, and stakeholder communicat...

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

$80K - $110K *

Advance your career as you lead transformative data center construction projects, ensuring operational excellence and safety while collaborating across teams to deliver innovative infrastructure solut...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Transform infrastructure by leading the construction of a cutting-edge data center, ensuring project success through rigorous management, safety standards, and stakeholder collaboration while driving...

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

$90K - $120K *

Manage the end-to-end delivery of complex projects, ensuring effective execution and alignment with company initiatives. Collaborate across departments to meet financial targets and customer satisfact...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Support impactful data center construction projects as you lead and manage operations, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, budget control, and stakeholder communication while driving continuous im...

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

$70K - $95K *

Champion project efficiency by providing crucial support and analysis to management and stakeholders, ensuring consistent compliance with contractual obligations and timely delivery of project milesto...

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

$85K - $110K *

Execute operational excellence by managing diverse administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with training requirements, and coordinating vital briefings and events to enhance organizational effective...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $167K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence in project management. As a key player, you'll oversee project financials, collaborate across departments, and provide insights into fiscal performance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving project success through effective planning, client relationships, and leadership while ensuring safety and compliance in construction management across various...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing project goals, orchestrating teams, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality telecommunications projects while driving operational improvements...

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

$85K - $110K *

Lead the development and analysis of integrated project schedules, optimizing performance through quantitative risk management and stakeholder collaboration to ensure timely and successful project del...

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

$99K - $136K *

Optimize performance and reliability in P&C Engineering by leading installation, testing, and troubleshooting of systems while mentoring technicians and ensuring compliance with safety and operational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $165K *

Unlock advanced scheduling solutions for K-12 construction, driving project success through expert planning, risk analysis, and performance management across multiple projects. Join a dynamic team foc...

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

$152K - $172K *

Lead the implementation and optimization of enterprise PMIS for large-scale capital projects, serving as a key liaison among stakeholders to enhance project controls, financial tracking, and operation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $125K *

Lead complex capital construction projects from planning to completion, overseeing budgets and schedules while coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with regulations to achieve s...

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance planning for multidisciplinary projects, ensuring seamless communication and coordination among teams while managing work orders and budgets in a dynamic oper...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $126K *

Elevate your career by overseeing compliance initiatives, analyzing requirements, and collaborating with teams to ensure adherence to regional and national standards. Shape processes that impact compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Champion project success by leading network facility buildouts and technology implementations. Your expertise in managing multiple workstreams and stakeholder communications will drive operational tra...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex network facility projects, overseeing technology installations and operational transition activities for a new behavioral health hospital. Collaborate with teams to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Drive the creation and maintenance of production schedules, ensuring efficient organization and tracking of tasks, resources, and milestones in line with contracts, enhancing overall workflow effectiv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $116K *

Champion project execution by coordinating post-PO activities, ensuring alignment across Sales, Production, and Engineering. Provide support for District Managers, streamline communication, and active...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $116K *

Unlock potential by managing post-PO activities, coordinating projects, and supporting C&I sales. Collaborate across teams to drive execution, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery while enhancin...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of transportation infrastructure by directing large-scale, high-profile projects. Collaborate with local agencies to foster client relationships and drive business growth, while ensur...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

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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