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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$87K - $158K *

Transform bus transit projects across the U.S. by leading the planning, design, and delivery of innovative transit solutions. Engage with multi-disciplinary teams to drive successful capital improveme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$87K - $158K *

Drive project management for bus transit initiatives nationwide, coordinating with diverse teams to deliver successful transit capital projects while ensuring compliance, budget adherence, and stakeho...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$87K - $158K *

Drive the successful planning and delivery of bus rapid transit projects, managing diverse teams and ensuring compliance with regulations, while enhancing client relationships and achieving project go...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to evaluate and enhance building systems through field assessments. Collaborate on projects that improve public facilities while utilizing your expertise in construction and inspec...

4 weeks ago

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

$70K - $120K *

Take ownership of impactful infrastructure projects while ensuring safety and compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance construction processes and deliver sustainable solutions that shape...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing the installation and commissioning of multiple construction projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and technical standards while coordinating cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes and driving cost savings. Collaborate with internal teams to analyze spend and negotiate contracts, ensuring supplier performance meets organization...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead civil projects, drive growth, and mentor teams while managing budgets and timelines effectively, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to WisDOT standards in a collaborati...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $230K *

Drive impactful change in infrastructure projects by leading cost estimation efforts, optimizing project costs, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance construction efficiency and sustainabili...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Oversee complex logistics and supply chain projects, providing strategic leadership and ensuring effective contract execution in a government setting while driving performance and efficiency across mu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Oversee transportation projects, drive business development, and manage project teams. Engage in strategic growth while maintaining key client relationships to ensure successful execution and financia...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in project management for transportation initiatives, overseeing teams and budgets while fostering client relationships and driving growth within our Wisconsin operations...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing critical programs and acquisition strategies, supporting key stakeholders in achieving mission objectives through effective planning, coordination, and communication in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $121K *

Shape the future of geospatial solutions by managing diverse projects, leading data development, and ensuring quality results while collaborating with experts. Leverage your technical skills to drive...

4 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Empower project success by overseeing planning and scheduling for diverse PMCM projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met through effective collaboration and critical path analysis...

3 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Shape operational efficiency as you manage inventory planning and scheduling. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure a steady flow of materials for production, leveraging your expertise in MRP/ERP s...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance project efficiency by managing and coaching a team of project coordinators while supporting multifaceted construction initiatives and ensuring compliance throughout project...

4 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Join us to lead project teams in delivering safe, profitable construction projects while enhancing client relations and managing business development efforts for optimal operational performance...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$73K - $125K *

Transform grant management at a national level by leading programmatic oversight, ensuring compliance, and enhancing support systems within early childhood initiatives. Mentor specialists and streamli...

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $195K *

Empower large-scale infrastructure PMO initiatives by driving strategic project controls, ensuring governance, and leading a high-performance team to achieve flawless execution and continuous improvem...

3 weeks ago

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

$175K - $225K *

Empower your career by leading complex, high-stakes nuclear projects. Drive consistent outcomes in schedule, cost, and quality while fostering high performance across teams and stakeholders in a dynam...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Drive success by leading project teams, ensuring safety, profitability, and client satisfaction while managing budgets and schedules in a fast-paced construction environment...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Lead project teams to deliver safe, high-quality projects while enhancing client relations and driving profitability through expertise in risk management and cost control strategies...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Advance project success by leading teams in achieving profitable results, fostering client relationships, ensuring safety and compliance, and developing innovative project strategies across complex co...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$85K *

Join a team that's shaping construction projects at a prominent NASA facility. Supervise the onsite execution of engineering and design processes while ensuring compliance with safety and quality stan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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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