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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$90K - $120K *

Drive successful water/wastewater projects by managing teams, budgets, and client relationships. Utilize technical expertise to ensure effective design and execution while fostering partnerships in th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Empower teams to deliver cutting-edge microgrid control solutions for data centers. Lead complex projects end-to-end, engage senior stakeholders, and shape project outcomes while overseeing multiple s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that transforms engineering projects in powertrain and vehicle control systems. Drive innovation, collaborate with customers, and enhance data analysis while ensuring optimal system perfor...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $222K *

Lead and execute power generation project consulting, managing teams and delivering high-quality results while interacting with stakeholders to meet client needs and ensure project success...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Analyze and aggregate financial data while collaborating with stakeholders to develop and track budgets and costs across multiple construction projects. Leverage your expertise in Excel to enhance cos...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional projects, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring quality compliance. Build strong client relations and champion best practices to achieve successful...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead complex, cross-functional projects by managing scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and championing best practices. Engage diverse teams to deliver successful outco...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive effective project planning and cost management. Take ownership of tracking costs, forecasting, and optimizing schedules to ensure seamless project delivery while collaborating...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $129K *

Elevate your career by empowering project teams with your expertise in project controls to ensure successful execution and management of budgets, schedules, and risks across diverse projects. Make a s...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Manage critical construction projects by providing financial oversight and guidance. Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure accurate reporting on performance, cost, and schedule. Drive continuous...

6 days ago

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

$103K - $181K *

Manage comprehensive project control strategies, ensuring accurate financial projections and risk assessments while collaborating across departments to meet project objectives and drive success in lar...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that drives multi-site technical production, ensuring seamless collaboration and compliance across engineering disciplines while maintaining high standards in project execution and deliver...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $155K *

Join us to lead complex construction projects, guiding teams and ensuring successful outcomes. Your expertise will drive our mission forward as you handle project management duties on-site daily, fost...

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

$100K - $155K *

Unlock your leadership potential by managing large-scale construction projects, overseeing team dynamics, and ensuring financial success while fostering a safety-first environment and maintaining rela...

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

$134K - $205K *

Oversee the life cycle of capital projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating with teams and stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $205K *

Unlock potential by leading complex capital project execution across multiple teams. Manage project lifecycle responsibilities including planning, execution, and stakeholder relationships, ensuring su...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K - $253K *

Lead and optimize project controls for complex facility improvement projects, ensuring successful delivery within budgets and timelines. Collaborate across teams, leveraging advanced techniques to enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$66K - $95K *

Elevate project performance by ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and actionable insights. Support financial analysis and reporting, while driving efficiency and risk mitigation across capital projec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $107K *

Shape impactful narratives as you partner with teams to transform complex science into engaging content, driving success across multiple initiatives and ensuring projects meet high standards and deadl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in steering project controls for large-scale construction projects, overseeing budget management, scheduling, and performance analytics while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Drive project controls excellence across large-scale construction initiatives, overseeing cost control, forecasting, scheduling, and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projec...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in project controls for large-scale construction. Oversee cost management, scheduling, reporting, and analytics while empowering teams to optimize project perform...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that leads the charge in transforming healthcare infrastructure. As a Project Manager, you will oversee critical EHRM projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective stakeholder coordinat...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead independent cost estimation and negotiation for change orders on NYCDEP construction projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards while facilitating effec...

3 weeks ago

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

$60K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to coordinate construction projects, ensuring timely and successful completion through effective planning, budget management, and quality control while maintaining strong relations...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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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