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 *

Elevate project success by ensuring effective cost and schedule controls for Utility Infrastructure projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance governance processes, drive project delivery standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Champion project success by leading controls activities for facility projects, aligning schedules, and ensuring compliance with scope and standards to optimize capital project execution across the org...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by overseeing all aspects of project controls, including scheduling, budgeting, and reporting. Leverage your leadership to guide teams in risk mitigation, informed decision-ma...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$76K - $95K *

Champion project control systems by managing documentation, planning, and scheduling activities, while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure project success through effective control practices an...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $113K *

Contribute to effective project management by overseeing planning, scheduling, and document distribution. Collaborate with project teams to ensure all control systems and practices are applied to meet...

1 month ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage all aspects of project controls for multiple projects, guiding and mentoring teams in planning, reporting, cost control, and scheduling to ensure compliance with budget and schedule requirement...

Reposted today

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

$105K - $130K *

Lead project controls initiatives, ensuring effective financial management, scheduling, and document control across complex construction projects. Drive excellence in client coordination, forecasting...

1 week ago

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

$176K *

Champion project controls excellence by leveraging deep experience in cost control and change management. Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure effective performance reporting and...

St. John's, NLIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of project controls by ensuring cost and schedule integrity across various manufacturing sectors, enhancing project management efficacy through strong analytical governance and cross...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project success by providing expert planning, analysis, and controls oversight. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop cost plans and schedules, ensuring effective execution of initiatives v...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in project controls by managing costs, schedules, and stakeholder communications effectively while fostering a collaborative team environment for optimal project success...

Today

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

$150K - $175K *

Contribute to impactful projects by leading cost control, scheduling, and estimating activities. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver best value while managing risks and fostering relationships w...

Today

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

$75K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team focused on maximizing fabrication efficiency through meticulous planning, reporting, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Ensure project alignment with schedule and co...

2 weeks ago

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

$202K - $232K *

Oversee the development and execution of project control policies, manage budgets, analyze complex data, and present findings to senior leadership while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in project execution, overseeing cost control and forecasting for large-scale utility programs. You'll support multiple projects, ensuring data integrity and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by leading program controls, managing costs, and fostering strong relationships. Oversee bids, schedules, and negotiations while enhancing your career in a dynamic, collaborative...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$72K - $109K *

Lead the charge in project cost management for major infrastructure initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver accurate financial oversight, effective governance, and comprehensive reportin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$72K - $109K *

Unlock your potential leading cost management on major projects within the Design & Engineering sector. Drive accurate reporting, budgeting, and decision-making for complex capital programmes while en...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$72K - $109K *

Lead the charge in cost management for major infrastructure projects, ensuring effective budget oversight, forecasting, and financial reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support proj...

6 days ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Drive project success by managing controls across complex initiatives, ensuring risk management, cost forecasting, and scheduling are executed effectively throughout the project lifecycle...

Yesterday

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

$135K - $165K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful project controls by providing financial leadership and strategy. Enhance project success through meticulous oversight of performance metrics, resource managemen...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion project controls for a complex nuclear facility. Lead cost management, scheduling, and forecasting efforts while coordinating with diverse teams to ensure project success and adherence to tim...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $105K *

Unlock the power of project controls by leading high-quality infrastructure projects. Collaborate with project teams to drive accuracy in scheduling, budgeting, and reporting, while mentoring speciali...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in project scheduling and controls for energy, transmission, and distribution projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure effective project execution and financial pe...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $135K *

Optimize project controls and financial reporting to enhance decision-making and support project managers throughout the project lifecycle. Drive communication, manage risks, and ensure alignment on f...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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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