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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$124K - $187K *

Lead multidisciplinary environmental projects, driving growth through client engagement and innovative solutions in planning, permitting, and sustainability across energy and infrastructure sectors. C...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $187K *

Champion environmental excellence as a Principal Project Manager, overseeing complex planning and permitting projects in Texas and the Gulf Coast. Lead interdisciplinary teams, drive client relationsh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $187K *

Advance your career leading environmental planning projects across Texas and the Gulf Coast. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive regulatory compliance, innovative solutions, and business...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $153K *

Lead and manage environmental planning projects, ensuring successful outcomes for utility infrastructure maintenance in California. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams while developing strategies...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $181K *

Advance project management initiatives by leading teams through all phases of complex FAA infrastructure projects. Drive success with strategic planning and effective communication to meet objectives...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Help us elevate project controls by integrating scheduling excellence with leadership on capital projects, ensuring alignment across teams while driving performance and promoting best practices in a c...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance project performance through expert scheduling and controls. Balance hands-on project support with strong leadership to optimize capital projects while driving excellence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform project management through the implementation and optimization of PMIS and BI solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance data integration, reporting, and process workflows that sup...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape innovative solutions by integrating PMIS and BI systems for capital programs. Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows, data reporting, and analytics, enhancing decision-making and project d...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $153K *

Champion environmental planning and permitting for utility infrastructure projects in California, leading interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while deliveri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $153K *

Lead the management of environmental planning and permitting projects for utility infrastructure in California. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, timely delivery, and qual...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $153K *

Lead the charge in environmental planning and permitting for utility infrastructure projects in California, ensuring successful outcomes through project management, compliance with state and federal r...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $225K *

Drive technical security upgrades at US embassies globally, overseeing project execution, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while delivering exceptional results...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $126K *

Shape the future of contracts management by leading complex negotiations and influencing strategic decisions across multiple teams to align with institutional goals and enhance mission outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future by expertly planning and scheduling decommissioning activities in a regulated nuclear environment, ensuring optimal resources and compliance for safe operations with a focus on qu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$69K - $99K *

Unlock potential by supporting project management through contract tracking, documentation, and workflow coordination. Use your keen attention to detail and strong communication skills to ensure accur...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space exploration by leading cutting-edge electric propulsion development. Drive program success through expert management, collaboration, and communication to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with project teams to enhance project controls, manage cost, and ensure schedule compliance while delivering accurate performance reporting and assessments for successful project execution...

1 week ago

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

$133K - $159K *

Shape the future of major infrastructure projects by leading quality management for construction. Ensure compliance with standards while managing QA/QC tasks on complex works including marine, tunneli...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by overseeing financial projects, managing costs, and ensuring performance goals are met. Collaborate with teams to analyze KPIs, prepare forecasts, and provide insights for correctiv...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$106K - $142K *

Take ownership of project controls and cost tracking across diverse public works projects. Drive successful outcomes through detailed reporting, proactive risk management, and effective communication...

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

$110K - $130K *

Oversee comprehensive project controls for industrial construction, enhancing efficiency in scheduling and budgeting. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery, fostering innovat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading enterprise IAM initiatives. Engage with senior leadership, ensuring compliance, governance, and effective risk management across digital identities and acc...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a pivotal role in managing integrated master schedules for projects. Drive coordination across all phases—engineering to commissioning—ensuring timeline accuracy and stakeholder engagement to kee...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $145K *

Lead the construction management efforts for VA projects, ensuring quality, cost control, and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee renovations and upgrades in medical facilities, drivi...

1 week ago

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

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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