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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$75K - $95K *

Unlock project success by overseeing planning, performance monitoring, and implementing project controls procedures to enhance project execution and ensure operational objectives are met efficiently a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$97K - $110K *

Transform project execution by coordinating minor construction and tenant improvement projects, working closely with trades and stakeholders to ensure seamless operations within a dynamic campus envir...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you independently manage medium-to-large construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, leading teams, controlling budgets, and ensuring safety and quality acro...

2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Join our team and elevate building performance! Support commissioning services by testing and verifying HVAC and mechanical systems, ensuring quality throughout project lifecycles for diverse clients...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Drive excellence in data governance training across diverse environments, empowering teams to effectively manage data compliance and implement best practices in support of the DoW's AI-First strategy...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $95K *

Champion large-scale construction projects by managing on-site activities, cultivating client relationships, and ensuring quality assurance. Leverage your architecture expertise to drive project succe...

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

$105K - $124K *

Champion project quality initiatives by providing expertise and support to enhance compliance and promote a robust quality culture, driving continuous improvement across project operations and ensurin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex clinical projects, mentoring junior staff, and enhancing client relationships. Drive operational excellence within a dynamic team environment, utilizing strate...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Engage as a Risk Analyst to identify and mitigate risks in defense and infrastructure programs. Support NATO and government clients through informed decision-making and proactive risk management in co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Optimize risk management strategies across defense and infrastructure programs. Assess and mitigate risks through comprehensive analysis to ensure successful delivery while collaborating in multi-stak...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Lead risk management efforts for defense and infrastructure projects, ensuring informed decision-making and proactive mitigation strategies in complex environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to sa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Lead risk analysis initiatives, ensuring effective risk management across defense and infrastructure programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to enable data-driven decisions and proactive mitigation s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Empower proactive risk management across multi-stakeholder defense and infrastructure programs. Drive informed decision-making and successful project delivery through expert analysis and mitigation st...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in identifying and mitigating risks across defense and infrastructure initiatives, ensuring effective decision-making and successful delivery in complex, multi-stakeholder environments...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Transform the risk landscape by identifying and managing potential threats across critical defense and infrastructure projects, ensuring proactive strategies for successful delivery in complex environ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Drive risk management initiatives, ensuring informed decision-making and proactive mitigation across diverse defense and infrastructure programs within complex environments to enhance client mission s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Support project success by performing schedule reviews and developing detailed plans. Collaborate with project managers to integrate milestones and analyze critical paths, ensuring timely delivery and...

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $187K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams to optimize program delivery and integration, ensuring products are built and tested on schedule. Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality function...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Innovate by reviewing and delivering equipment for customer orders, ensuring project specifications are met while managing documentation and technical support throughout the project lifecycle for seam...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $180K *

Engineer the excellence of electrical systems in power plants. Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and lead projects while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance safety, reliability, and operat...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$78K - $101K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing compliance processes within Engineering and Operations. Ensure adherence to laws and regulations while enhancing operational efficiency through collabora...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$132K - $185K *

Shape impactful project controls on large-scale semiconductor initiatives, enhancing client relationships and driving growth. Lead strategic cost management, foster team development, and generate inno...

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Lead large-scale construction projects, managing stakeholders and ensuring compliance. Monitor multiple projects, maintaining governance, and fostering client relationships to achieve business and cli...

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

$90K - $120K *

Support operational leadership and program execution for maritime navigation, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and maintaining compliance for engineering services across naval platfo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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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