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 *

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

$90K - $125K *

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

$80K - $115K *

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction programs, ensuring successful delivery through expert stakeholder management, financial oversight, and strategic procurement. Drive efficiency and cont...

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

$80K - $90K *

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Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $150K *

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

$113K - $150K *

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

$155K - $225K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$124K - $146K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing enterprise application services, focusing on operational stewardship and governance for vital platforms like Workday. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $150K *

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

$90K - $130K *

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

$70K - $130K *

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

$74K - $130K *

Lead project controls efforts on complex projects by establishing cost analysis, forecasting, and collaboration. Contribute to financial objectives and risk management while collaborating across depar...

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

$108K - $125K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $123K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $175K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$115K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by overseeing critical document control processes for major construction projects, ensuring the integrity and distribution of all project documentation while collaborating with d...

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

$70K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic firm by supporting project teams in monitoring project health, managing invoicing, and ensuring compliance with organizational standards for successful project executi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $150K *

Optimize project execution and team performance ensuring projects meet budget, schedule, and quality standards while leveraging your vast experience in utility sector management and collaboration with...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale utility projects while driving team collaboration, overseeing engineering efforts, controlling budgets, and ensuring quality standards are met. Shape the future...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $150K *

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

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

$88K - $105K *

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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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