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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$100K - $120K *

Zantech is seeking a Senior Project Engineer/Analyst to provide expertise in Program Protection, Supply Chain Management, and Security Classification Guides. The role involves leading systems engineer...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Zantech is seeking a Senior Project Engineer/Analyst to provide systems engineering support for Special Projects at the PEO IEW&S System or Systems Engineering team. The role involves delivering techn...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Transform large-scale projects by overseeing budgets, schedules, and team performance, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while managing multi-year critical initiatives effectively within the p...

Chalk River, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing waste management initiatives. You'll lead complex projects ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with stakeholders to promote environmental stewa...

Chalk River, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that drives large-scale infrastructure projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance and safety while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to meet critical utility and sustai...

Chalk River, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Drive large-scale, high-risk projects with multi-year significance, overseeing budgets, schedules, and team performance while ensuring regulatory compliance and successful deliverables. Lead substanti...

Chalk River, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of complex project controls, integrating management tools and coordinating with teams to ensure budget, schedule, and risk management are executed efficiently across large construction...

Today

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

$120K - $150K *

Drive execution of major capital projects in gas processing, overseeing all aspects from engineering to turnover. Lead multi-discipline teams to ensure safe, cost-effective delivery while meeting regu...

Redwater, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in project management, overseeing multiple projects to ensure successful completion and financial success. Develop and nurture client relationships while optimizing team performance an...

2 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading production planning, scheduling, and material coordination. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency, optimize ERP systems, and implement continuous...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Champion exceptional project execution as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing commercial real estate capital projects. Lead diverse teams, foster client relationships, and ensure projects align with...

2 weeks ago

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

$66K - $135K *

Optimize procurement operations across diverse projects, ensuring timely acquisition of supplies, equipment, and services while maintaining compliance with regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders t...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $130K *

Drive impactful federal initiatives by leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing project execution from inception to completion, and ensuring client satisfaction through innovative solutions and qua...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Engage with diverse projects as a System Protection Engineer, overseeing relay calculations, coordination studies, and compliance reporting to enhance power system reliability and safety across multi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Consultant driving project controls across AEC sectors. Collaborate with owners and contractors to enhance schedules, manage costs, and analyze risks while promoting quality...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $118K *

Lead critical information management initiatives, ensuring project coordination, compliance with DOE policies, and effective training for Intelligence Community personnel while managing relationships...

Reposted yesterday

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

$70K - $100K *

Transform product documentation integrity and traceability by managing engineering changes and documentation throughout the entire product lifecycle. Collaborate across departments to support quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Oversee acquisition program management for Air Force projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, risk management, performance tracking, and documentation preparation, while supporting integrated p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion project success by managing complex initiatives to meet strategic goals. Lead cross-functional teams to drive project delivery, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and fostering...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Help us lead the growth of our Water business in Tennessee by managing client relationships, identifying opportunities, and developing technical teams to deliver innovative water solutions that benefi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$122K - $162K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead complex land development and municipal engineering projects. Take ownership of project lifecycle management while mentoring staff and cultivating client relationships a...

Lethbridge, ABIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$93K - $122K *

Optimize real property management services by leading complex projects, developing strategies, and enhancing client relationships for successful program delivery and operational excellence...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

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

$80K - $105K *

Help us elevate the efficiency of critical assets through innovative real property management. Apply your expertise in facility management and energy programs to enhance operational readiness and ensu...

Cold Lake, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Support project management by collaborating with teams to ensure quality, timely delivery, and effective communication with stakeholders throughout the construction process. Develop governance and rep...

5 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by leading extensive commissioning initiatives, managing client relations, financials, and team dynamics, while ensuring safety compliance and delivering results across all proje...

6 days 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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