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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$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing customer equipment projects by overseeing delivery, ensuring profit and loss accountability, and driving customer satisfaction through effective resource coordination and d...

La Prairie, QCIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Drive project success through effective management of budgets, scheduling, and team coordination. Oversee design-build activities while ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with safety standard...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $125K *

Manage and drive CADD production teams for complex airport infrastructure, ensuring high-quality design delivery. Lead digital innovation while mentoring staff, maintaining standards, and coordinating...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $125K *

Advance progress at complex airport infrastructure projects by leading CADD production teams. Ideal for an experienced CADD professional passionate about digital design, you will ensure quality standa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $170K *

Transform project execution by managing electric distribution projects effectively, ensuring timely completion, adherence to budgets, and collaboration with stakeholders, engineering teams, and contra...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of financial management for complex projects, ensuring accurate cost reporting and project control. Collaborate with project managers to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness thr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Deliver comprehensive project management by leading a critical portfolio, aligning strategies, and ensuring compliance while fostering teamwork and excellence in execution to achieve business goals wi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$181K - $206K *

Transform energy infrastructure projects by leading technical teams and driving delivery in refining, power generation, and pipeline operations. Focus on optimizing safety, compliance, and operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$220K - $250K *

Lead project controls for a multi-project transmission program, ensuring accuracy in cost management, scheduling, and performance reporting while interfacing with clients and guiding a skilled team to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$220K - $250K *

Manage comprehensive project controls for large-scale multi-project infrastructure programs, focusing on cost, scheduling, and performance metrics to ensure compliance and facilitate decision-making a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing construction projects, ensuring quality, cost control, and effective communication across teams, while leveraging extensive experience in various commercial sectors to driv...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $118K *

Manage complex facility projects within secure environments, ensuring quality delivery, coordination, and adherence to project timelines, while serving as the primary contact and advisor throughout th...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Build financial strategies and drive results in a dynamic DoD program, leveraging 12+ years of experience to oversee program control, align with cross-functional teams, and lead mentorship for junior...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering enterprise IT initiatives, coordinating efforts across internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders while engaging with senior executives to ensure project alignment with st...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead construction projects, managing scope, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance with federal standards. You'll coordinate with stakeholders and provide both onsite and...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$105K - $158K *

Empower excellence in quality assurance across mission critical projects. Lead architectural QA/QC reviews, ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing project delivery while mentoring design tea...

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

$157K - $283K *

Drive strategic growth in major water and wastewater programs across Texas. Lead complex infrastructure delivery, manage client relationships, and ensure operational excellence through effective team...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $140K *

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US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

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US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Support comprehensive cost monitoring and reporting for a major infrastructure project, overseeing budgets, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration while ensuring data accuracy and financial integri...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance project financial integrity by monitoring costs, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize project performance and drive strategic financial decision...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with an opportunity to enhance costing practices, mentor junior staff, and solve complex financial challenges within multidisciplinary teams, impacting key project activities and oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in the successful execution of complex U.S. defense programs. Foster cross-functional coordination and ensure compliance with government requirements while managing risk and meeting cu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage federal projects for diverse clients, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality compliance while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and fostering positive client relat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $165K *

Join our team to deliver effective scheduling for large construction programs, collaborating closely with project managers and contractors while implementing best practices to ensure project timelines...

1 week ago

  •   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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