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 *

Engage your expertise to manage and oversee federal construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with mission needs while collaborating with diverse stakeholders across various proje...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Serve as a vital resource in managing diverse construction projects, enhancing client facilities through strategic planning, budgeting, and coordination to achieve optimal outcomes for both large and...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Empower project success by mastering comprehensive scheduling activities. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to project timelines while guiding junior members and uti...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Champion project success by developing and managing comprehensive schedules. Collaborate with teams and vendors to ensure timely delivery and adherence to best practices, while mentoring others to enh...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Optimize project schedules by leading comprehensive planning, monitoring, and reporting efforts. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, adherence to standards, and alignmen...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $135K *

Lead comprehensive project scheduling activities, collaborating with teams to develop and update schedules while ensuring project efficiency and adherence to industry best practices...

2 weeks ago

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

$117K - $226K *

Lead integrated space operations to develop and implement strategies for mission readiness, optimizing space control capabilities, and enhancing support for national security objectives through innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality management for project delivery, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. Foster continuous improvement and operational excellence while collaborating with teams...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $180K *

Manage and govern product releases, orchestrating cross-functional teams to achieve predictable outcomes while overseeing the integration of AI-driven methodologies within the R&D processes...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Lead engineering projects or technical work packages, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while influencing team decisions and fostering innovative solutions through current technologies and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality results. Collaborate with teams to develop solutions, influence decisions, and manage performance within budget a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Tackle complex capital and operational projects with global teams, ensuring safety, scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are met while managing a project budget of up to $150MM TIC in a fast...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead multifaceted infrastructure programs by merging technical and non-technical expertise. Drive program execution, advising clients on critical factors for success, while ensuring compliance and str...

3 weeks ago

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

$102K - $119K *

Support the implementation of enterprise risk management frameworks, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations. Collaborate with risk teams and stakeholders to assess risks, identify...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data engineering capabilities, optimize architecture, and drive strategic analytics initiatives, ensuring effective data management and actionable in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in facility projects, managing all phases from planning to execution. Drive quality and efficiency while leading relationships and ensuring compliance with i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$130K - $190K *

Join a team that drives the administration and optimization of SAP environments, ensuring high availability and performance for multiple platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operationa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $181K *

Take ownership of project success by leveraging your expertise in project controls. Engage with teams to ensure effective governance and risk management, contributing to timely decisions that keep pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $181K *

Unlock the potential of project success by leading strategic Project Controls initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to schedule and budget, employing expert insights in cost control...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $118K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic planning initiatives and performance measurement frameworks to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness within Human Services, fostering data-driven decision...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$105K - $125K *

Drive your career forward by partnering with key leaders to manage project finances, optimize budgets, and enhance reporting visibility. Use your expertise in financial analysis to deliver impactful r...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $125K *

Transform project financials through collaboration and deep analysis. Own key project activities, facilitate insightful reporting, and drive continuous improvement to enhance decision-making and proje...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing and executing engineering projects for nuclear power components, ensuring alignment on schedules, budgets, and technical resolutions throughout the project lifecycle. Diver...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $158K *

Elevate transit solutions by managing BRT and bus projects nationwide. Lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with regulations while cultivating stakeholder relations and enhancing communi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$87K - $158K *

Deliver impactful bus transit project management by leading design, planning, and execution of initiatives across the nation. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance and communi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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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