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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$80K - $95K *

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

$95K - $115K *

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

$118K - $140K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

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

$115K - $125K *

Take ownership of capital projects, guiding them from planning to closeout. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions while nurturing client relationships and managing...

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

$140K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at scale by leading project controls for large data center and infrastructure initiatives. Oversee cost, schedule, and risk management while driving team performance and reporting...

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

$89K - $94K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's optimizing supply chain processes across production, driving efficiency in materials management, scheduling, and logistics to meet customer demands while maintaining quality and tim...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $190K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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

$105K - $125K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $95K *

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

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of project controls to optimize planning, scheduling, and cost management. Lead a dynamic team, ensuring project execution aligns with strategic goals, while fostering a safe and effici...

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion project excellence by leveraging your expertise in controls management. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, drive improvements, and analyze performance metrics to optimize project ou...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform project performance through effective controls, compliance, and collaboration across business units to mitigate risk and ensure project success while fostering continuous improvement and bes...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading project controls to enhance compliance, optimize performance, and drive continuous improvement across large construction projects while ensuring effective execution of S...

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

$100K - $120K *

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

$100K - $120K *

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  •   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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