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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$88K - $110K *

Unlock success by leading enterprise-scale grants projects for government clients. Manage project plans, risk assessments, and stakeholder relationships while coordinating cross-functional teams to en...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$145K - $160K *

Transform projects by managing design processes, collaborating with teams, and ensuring effective communication from planning through construction execution...

Today

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

$145K - $160K *

Oversee the design process from planning to construction, managing teams and stakeholders effectively to ensure timely and quality execution of deliverables within scope and budget...

Today

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

$140K - $180K *

Champion project controls excellence in large-scale construction, overseeing cost management, scheduling, and reporting. Collaborate with teams to drive project health through data analysis and best p...

Today

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

$140K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading project controls for large-scale construction projects. Drive continuous improvement, oversee financial and operational health, and guide a team to achieve excellence...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring operational excellence and cybersecurity across diverse IT environments for mission-critical operations. Lead the integration an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $154K *

Join a collaborative team to oversee document control systems, ensuring efficient tracking, organization, and compliance for construction projects while enhancing processes and maintaining quality sta...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $154K *

Manage document control workflows and retention processes for projects. Ensure compliance with document standards, facilitate records tracking, and enhance existing systems to streamline project docum...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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...

Reposted yesterday

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

$60K - $105K *

Manage project coordination efforts, ensuring compliance with technical standards, tracking productivity, and maintaining communication with stakeholders while supporting field operations across diver...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team driving innovative infrastructure projects. Collaborate with top professionals to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget while leveraging your expertise to navigate...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Tackle advanced automation challenges as a Process Control Specialist, driving system reliability and innovation in manufacturing processes. Collaborate globally to enhance operational safety and effi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing engineering projects, fostering client relationships, and driving business growth while ensuring project excellence and financial success in a dynamic consulting environmen...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in driving successful projects while cultivating client relationships. As a pivotal Project Manager, you'll oversee project delivery, financial management, and innovative strategies, e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$146K - $234K *

Join us in driving strategic plans and managing advanced tech projects, ensuring oversight and alignment with corporate goals. Leverage your communications and analytical skills to support leadership...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $125K *

Pioneer innovative educational projects as a Project Manager, leading cross-disciplinary teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery while enhancing learning environments through strategic desi...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at electronic health record modernization projects. Drive construction management support from pre-design through completion, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and schedule wi...

3 days ago

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

$75K - $112K *

Create impactful environmental solutions by leading assessments, system designs, and project management. Collaborate with experts and mentor junior staff to advance diverse remediation projects within...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $112K *

Develop and lead environmental remediation projects through detailed design, system operation, and project management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and engage with re...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $112K *

Explore diverse environmental projects as you lead remediation systems and assessments, coordinating efforts and mentoring junior staff while ensuring compliance and technical excellence in design and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $112K *

Join a team that champions environmental solutions through innovative assessment and remediation projects, while collaborating with experts and mentoring junior staff to drive impactful outcomes acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to environmental excellence, managing complex remediation projects. Leverage your engineering skills to lead design efforts, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $122K *

Empower program success by managing critical performance metrics, budgets, and schedules. Collaborate with diverse teams to provide insights for informed decisions and ensure complete alignment with p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial accuracy on large-scale projects while mentoring teams and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Oversee cost management, reporting, and compliance to support successful...

Today

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

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading complex, large-scale projects, ensuring adherence to project management standards, quality practices, and effective stakeholder engagement across multifaceted environmen...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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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