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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$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...

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  •   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

$98K - $148K *

Accelerate project success by establishing and managing comprehensive scheduling frameworks, developing critical path schedules, and optimizing project timelines through effective planning and control...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Optimize project outcomes as a Construction Planner, ensuring accurate schedule maintenance, strategic decision support, and multi-discipline coordination for a large-scale data center development. Dr...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Shape the future of energy projects by ensuring precision in scheduling and cost control. Collaborate across teams to monitor budgets, produce reports, and uphold standards. Your expertise will be key...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Elevate your career with a dynamic role in project scheduling and cost control, where you'll ensure precise budgeting, reporting, and oversight across diverse energy projects while collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

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

$145K - $165K *

Engage in operational support and project management for diverse job sites, overseeing personnel training, maintenance programs, compliance audits, and vendor negotiations to drive continuous improvem...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive project success as you lead consultant teams on complex capital initiatives, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance across a diverse portfolio. Engage with various stakeholders to coordin...

4 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate digital transformation by expertly managing project deployments and ensuring alignment between business objectives and delivery, utilizing Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall methodologies to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

Drive multi-disciplinary project controls and optimize execution using MS Project and EVMS. Collaborate with engineering teams to manage costs and schedules while learning cutting-edge tools to suppor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $188K *

Lead complex capital projects up to $150M while optimizing resources, managing stakeholder communications, and ensuring project compliance and safety. Build high-performance teams, enhance best practi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion project excellence by leading complex construction initiatives and client relations, ensuring successful delivery and fostering future collaborations with larger teams and multifaceted projec...

3 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform the execution of large projects in remote conditions, ensuring safety and efficiency while coordinating multiple teams for seamless operations and compliance throughout the project lifecycle...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive project execution by managing multiple commissioning projects, ensuring high-quality delivery, financial performance, and team development while effectively communicating with clients and stakeh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $105K *

Lead comprehensive building assessments and capital planning projects, driving informed investment decisions through detailed data analysis. This senior role involves travel and managing diverse comme...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Engage as a Program Manager to oversee DoD telecommunications services, ensuring contract performance, team coordination, and quality delivery across multiple functions while interfacing with governme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Manage production planning by gathering updates, optimizing schedules, and identifying constraints. Leverage project scheduling software for accurate projections. Collaborate with teams to ensure time...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $102K *

Develop and maintain sophisticated Power Monitoring Systems that enhance facility operations. Collaborate with diverse teams to create intuitive solutions and provide comprehensive training, ensuring...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$82K - $102K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing advanced Electrical Power Monitoring Systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize facility operations and enhance user experience throu...

Laval, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$82K - $102K *

Transform facility operations by engineering cutting-edge Electrical Power Monitoring Systems. Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver integrated, user-friendly solutions that enhance efficiency an...

Kingston, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$82K - $102K *

Drive the design and implementation of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems, ensuring reliable facility operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create integrated monitoring solutions tha...

Whitby, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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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