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 *

Drive project success by coordinating planning, execution, and stakeholder communication. Leverage your expertise in construction practices to enhance program development for federal projects while en...

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform production planning as you analyze schedules, optimize resources, and ensure on-time delivery in a dynamic aerospace environment. Collaborate with teams to resolve constraints and drive proj...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $111K *

Manage and lead multifaceted Instrumentation & Controls projects, driving planning, design, and delivery while collaborating with a skilled, multidisciplinary team to enhance municipal water and wast...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in expanding medium voltage manufacturing capabilities through innovative project management, seamless cross-functional collaboration, and strategic execution of first-of-a-kind progra...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Advance major capital project planning by leading schedule development, integration, and risk analysis for projects exceeding $500M. Ensure accurate forecasting and stakeholder alignment while driving...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion advanced engineering techniques in complex projects, ensuring top-tier design and technical direction. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional control systems...

Airdrie, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion the design and integration of automation for utility-scale power systems, ensuring optimal operation of turbine-driven and microgrid plants through hands-on support and strategic technical ov...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $150K *

Transform the supply chain process for solar projects by overseeing procurement, ensuring timely material delivery, and fostering supplier relationships to enhance project success and operational effi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $215K *

Optimize project delivery for mission-critical initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, managing Special Access Programs, and ensuring compliance with security protocols for high-stakes projects...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer in large-scale construction program scheduling by managing complex timelines, ensuring project delivery, and collaborating with stakeholders across diverse sectors from pre-construction to clo...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Empower the execution of complex construction projects by establishing financial controls, tracking project costs, and integrating schedules. Lead reporting processes and ensure compliance, while supp...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Optimize project financial controls and reporting processes, ensuring that commitment tracking, cost variances, and project schedules align with contractual obligations for multiple concurrent constru...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Contribute to portfolio-wide financial defense by overseeing project controls, managing cost tracking, and enforcing compliance standards for multiple construction projects while ensuring timely repor...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Lead comprehensive project controls and financial tracking to ensure effective governance of simultaneous construction projects, driving visibility and accuracy in cost management, scheduling, and cha...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Optimize project execution by overseeing financial defense, variance tracking, and reporting processes. Your leadership will ensure compliance, timely billing, and effective cost management across mul...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Transform project execution by ensuring stringent financial controls and effective reporting processes. Oversee cost tracking, schedule integration, and change management across multiple concurrent co...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing project controls and cost management within construction. Oversee financial tracking, schedule integration, and reporting for multiple projects, ensuring compliance...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Analyze and develop CPM schedules for construction projects, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Collaborate with teams to assess risks and resolve conflicts while providing strategic insights for...

Reposted today

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

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by developing and analyzing CPM schedules for construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate delivery and mitigate risks through expert schedule evaluations and r...

Reposted today

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

$88K - $105K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading the development and analysis of CPM schedules, ensuring precise tracking of construction progress and mitigating risks to enhance successful project delivery acros...

Reposted today

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

$90K - $110K *

Deliver high-quality project management for mid to large-scale engineering outcomes. Collaborate within a dynamic team, fostering client relationships to navigate diverse challenges and ensure project...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Manage client relationships by identifying needs, coordinating proposals, and ensuring project compliance. Utilize engineering principles to monitor budgets, schedules, and deliverables, while facilit...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of project management initiatives, overseeing budgets, subcontractor compliance, and safety standards while fostering relationships with stakeholders to ensure project success and profi...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower successful project delivery by serving as the Owner's Representative across large-scale construction projects. Lead from planning through occupancy, driving alignment with client goals in scop...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee quality assurance efforts on construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and contract specifications. Collaborate with project teams and maintain detailed progress records...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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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