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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$152K - $213K *

Optimize project controls to ensure efficient delivery and management of large-scale life science projects while mentoring a growing team and engaging in business development for sustained client rela...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Contribute to project success as you manage schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment across teams and efficient execution of complex initiatives in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $98K *

Unlock your potential as you drive project execution, enhance team collaboration, and manage essential documentation and budgets while contributing to innovative climate solutions within dynamic, fast...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$147K - $183K *

Manage a portfolio of complex capital projects, ensuring effective execution, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement for customer-driven initiatives in utility infrastructure development...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $105K *

Optimize project outcomes by developing and maintaining construction schedules, enabling effective design and execution across industrial engineering projects while collaborating with project teams to...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering transformative water/wastewater programs, overseeing complex projects from planning to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $89K *

Help us manage clinical trial budgets and contracts. Collaborate with global teams to ensure timely execution of agreements and budget accuracy, driving project success and operational efficiency in t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $89K *

Develop and manage country site budgets and contracts for clinical trials, ensuring compliance and effective negotiation. Collaborate with legal and clinical teams while shaping global budgeting proce...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

Contribute to the project management of data warehouse implementations, focusing on developing project plans, monitoring status, and driving operational efficiency using Microsoft 365 tools while lead...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to lead large-scale projects, ensuring budget and schedules align with client objectives through effective program management and risk mitigation strategies...

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

$75K - $95K *

Drive successful program execution and material management by coordinating between stakeholders, handling budgets, and utilizing project management tools to meet objectives and enhance communication f...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's pivotal in supporting industrial projects as you manage, update, and maintain project schedules, ensuring effective design and construction execution. Enhance your career in schedul...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Transform large-scale construction programs by managing and creating complex schedules. Collaborate across various projects, utilizing best practices, and maintaining schedule integrity through strate...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $133K *

Join a team that's central to overseeing critical environmental construction projects, ensuring compliance and safety while managing subcontractors and stakeholders effectively. Drive success on large...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Champion the execution of transformative transportation projects, leading diverse teams and ensuring excellence in delivery, compliance, and quality across all project phases while fostering professio...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $125K *

Champion multi-scope geotechnical construction projects across the Western and Central U.S., leading planning and execution for deep foundation, ground improvement, and shoring systems while collabora...

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

$90K - $140K *

Drive project success by managing timelines, budgets, and teams for design-build shoring projects, ensuring effective communication and compliance with contractual agreements for optimal results...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team in managing complex geotechnical projects across the Western and Central U.S., leading efforts in deep foundations, ground improvements, and shoring systems while ensuring timely d...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to manage design-build shoring projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and strong stakeholder communication while supervising project teams to achieve successful outc...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and effective team supervision in deep foundations and earth retention sectors. Drive results through collabo...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading multidisciplinary projects, fostering client relations, and driving excellence in delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance integrated solutions and support...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by leading complex Power Delivery projects, ensuring effective execution, stakeholder engagement, and innovative solutions within the utility infrastruc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

Advance the future of energy storage solutions by managing ETO projects, collaborating with global teams, and ensuring compliance with North American standards—spanning design, integration, and custom...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Build your career with our dynamic team, managing projects, mentoring staff, and navigating budgets in a fast-paced survey environment with diverse field and office responsibilities...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading the development of innovative energy storage projects. Manage all aspects of BESS and ESS projects from site identification to permitting, ensuring reliable power capacity f...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.

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