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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$85K - $100K *

Manage construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Foster collaboration among teams and clients while maintaining high standards for quality and safety...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of complex program schedules and controls, ensuring robust planning and analysis to support critical missions. Collaborate across teams while leveraging advanced scheduling tools and me...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $102K *

Optimize project delivery in building automation and HVAC systems by managing scope, cost, schedule, and resources. Collaborate with vendors and teams to achieve project objectives while ensuring effi...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Empower your career by supporting the construction of EV service centers, overseeing project documentation, onboarding, and budget management while ensuring timely delivery and collaboration across te...

1 month ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at an innovative tech firm by leading projects that enhance operational efficiency. Engage with customers, streamline communication, and drive project planning to ensure optimal ex...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $125K *

Elevate project delivery by managing complex projects from design to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure quality execution while navigating challenges and optimizing resources for...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $90K *

Take ownership of complex transmission and substation projects, driving execution and collaboration to ensure timely, quality deliverables while adhering to project management standards and financial...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$162K - $204K *

Drive mission success by delivering expert contractual strategy and execution. Lead cross-functional teams in managing complex, high-stakes contracts, ensuring alignment with institutional goals while...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead transformative projects in healthcare as a Senior Project Manager, ensuring seamless implementation of EHR systems while driving organizational change and improving health IT processes across tea...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in groundbreaking engineering projects shaping the future of energy. Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver Air and Gas Insulated Substation projects from concept through execution...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that leads complex power and energy projects, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction while overseeing technical and financial performance across multiple initiatives with cro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform project management in power and energy. Lead complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence while mentoring teams and driving financial performance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead diverse teams in managing complex projects within the Power & Energy sector, ensuring financial performance and client satisfaction while overseeing all project phases from initiation to closeout...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform electrical systems operations by joining a skilled team of medium voltage specialists, ensuring safe commissioning, testing, and maintenance of critical protection and control infrastructure...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and integration of cable containment solutions for an innovative transit project, ensuring compliance and collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines f...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$63K - $111K *

Engage stakeholders and enhance project understanding as you create and implement communication strategies for major transportation projects, ensuring effective outreach and engagement throughout all...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$63K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public outreach for major transportation projects. Leverage exceptional communication and organizational skills to develop strategies, engage stakeholders, an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading a transformative program delivering Oracle eBusiness solutions on OCI. Manage a diverse team, drive performance, and ensure operational excellence across multiple IT...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of aerospace by ensuring data integrity and robust configuration control. Collaborate across teams to manage engineering changes, uphold best practices, and prepare for audits, all wh...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $115K *

Engage with senior leaders and stakeholders to facilitate organizational transformation initiatives, ensuring workforce readiness and operational planning, while coordinating multi-faceted activities...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at merchandise planning through innovative inventory strategies and replenishment execution, driving success across multiple retail sites while collaborating with cross-functional...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's driving the future of urban planning by guiding development projects through municipal approvals. With a focus on collaboration, you'll manage active files and coordinate with stake...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$109K - $128K *

Unlock your potential as you analyze supplier performance and material readiness, collaborating across teams to enhance supply chain visibility and ensure timely execution of capital projects. Drive e...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team to lead water project management, fostering growth while delivering quality solutions. Interact with diverse clients and experts to ensure service excellence and strategic planning...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $220K *

Lead the charge in expanding water and environmental services, driving strategic growth and managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional client solutions in diverse market conditions across...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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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