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 *

Transform project controls by leading cost and schedule management for complex industrial projects. Drive consistency and mentor teams while ensuring effective reporting, risk management, and strategi...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage in advanced procurement activities for construction works, fostering relationships with contractors and suppliers, analyzing bids, and ensuring alignment with project goals and compliance while...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Advance procurement strategies for construction services, driving efficiency via collaboration and analysis. Engage with stakeholders for optimal bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and compliance...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Advance project planning and scheduling for infrastructure initiatives, overseeing complex timelines and resource allocation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize processes, ensuring d...

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3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Drive project success by managing surveying activities, ensuring quality control, and fostering client relationships. Leverage expertise in business development and leadership to guide a dynamic team...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $150K *

Help us lead our surveying projects by managing deliverables, ensuring quality, and strengthening client relations. Bring your expertise to a dynamic team focused on excellence and growth in a fast-pa...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional survey project management, ensuring quality control, client satisfaction, and profitability while driving business development initiatives and fostering team...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to efficient project management by optimizing budgeting, scheduling, and coordination. Drive success in data center initiatives while supporting medium voltage systems and fostering a cultu...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion strategic program planning excellence by leading detailed scheduling, resource allocation, and compliance audits for DoD clients, ensuring seamless project execution across all acquisition ph...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $241K *

Champion complex construction projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets, schedules, and risks while ensuring high standards. Drive client satisfaction and project success from ince...

Yesterday

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

$134K - $241K *

Drive successful delivery of complex construction projects, overseeing all phases from planning to execution while ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and safety standards. Collaborate with diverse...

2 days ago

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

$134K - $241K *

Champion project success by managing complex construction portfolios through all phases, from planning and execution to closeout, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and facilitating stak...

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2 days ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Champion your career by leading heavy civil construction projects from inception to completion. Drive operational success by managing schedules, budgets, and field teams, ensuring quality and safety s...

3 weeks ago

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

$144K - $162K *

Elevate the design standards of K-12 educational facilities by leading strategic planning, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring project compliance with educational specifications for optimal...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$87K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic team to manage diverse engineering projects, ensuring compliance with safety and budgeting standards while collaborating effectively with clients and stakeholders to deliver successful...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing complex aerospace programs while driving strategic initiatives, aligning technical objectives, and enhancing stakeholder engagement through expert program management and co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead a dedicated team to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery of a multi-GW capital construction program. Establish robust controls and frameworks for risk management, cost, and schedule analysis...

2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale projects, overseeing teams, and driving successful outcomes in the utility sector, while ensuring adherence to quality and environmental standards, budgets, and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $125K *

Transform project delivery in energy by leading diverse teams, managing quality, and ensuring successful completion of complex utility projects. Your strategic vision will drive excellence while foste...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $187K *

Accelerate environmental planning success by leading complex projects, managing regulatory compliance, and fostering client relationships across diverse sectors, driving innovation and collaboration w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $187K *

Drive success by leading environmental planning and consulting initiatives across diverse sectors, focusing on project delivery, client relationship management, and regulatory compliance while promoti...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $187K *

Innovate environmental solutions by leading complex planning and permitting projects across diverse sectors. Drive client relationships and manage interdisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $187K *

Advance environmental planning initiatives by leading interdisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and delivering comprehensive regulatory compliance across energy, data center, and renewab...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $187K *

Lead transformational environmental project initiatives across sectors, driving growth and managing client relations. Oversee interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality consulting services and innovat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $187K *

Unlock potential by leading environmental planning projects in Texas. Drive client relationships, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver innovative environmental solutions across sectors like ener...

3 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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