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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$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving multiple commercial construction projects to success. Oversee coordination among architects, contractors, and laborers to ensure timely delivery while maintaining budget int...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $165K *

Transform the landscape of energy management by leading impactful projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation across diverse industries. You will mentor teams and manage client r...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $145K *

Lead projects that transform building design within diverse markets, ensuring quality and compliance while managing client relationships and mentoring junior team members for strategic growth and succ...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $165K *

Tackle high-impact electric transmission projects, managing scope, budget, and client relationships while mentoring a team and driving project success through strategic planning and quality assurance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $165K *

Elevate project delivery by managing gas infrastructure initiatives, overseeing budgets, schedules, client relationships, and mitigating risks in a dynamic regulatory environment while mentoring team...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality commissioning outcomes for mission-critical electrical systems. Leverage your expertise to troubleshoot, mentor, and support complex projects wh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Lead complex commissioning and testing for electrical systems in mission-critical facilities, guiding project execution and mentoring team members to ensure high-quality outcomes and address technical...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Drive exceptional outcomes by leading complex electrical commissioning in mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance reliability and quality while mentoring upcoming profes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Engage with us to lead complex electrical commissioning for mission-critical systems, ensuring quality outcomes and seamless collaboration across project teams in fast-paced environments...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Drive impactful commissioning and troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical systems in mission-critical facilities, fostering teamwork and delivering superior quality outcomes in high-stakes envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence by overseeing the acquisition lifecycle. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure compliance, optimize processes, and support successful projec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Oversee the entire procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Your expertise will support contract management, documentation accuracy, and supplier evaluation while promoting safety an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion project excellence by leading complex consulting and construction management initiatives, enhancing client relationships, and managing large teams for impactful project delivery...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at environmental remediation projects by overseeing project controls such as scheduling, estimating, and compliance, guiding teams through data analysis, and preparing performance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of the project schedule for a major industrial facility, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, mitigate risks, and achieve budget goals through strategic planning a...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Drive your career with a role focused on estimating for infrastructure and marine projects. Oversee cost estimates, guide project teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring j...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$133K - $163K *

Empower project success as a Program Manager, overseeing execution quality and financial performance across multiple commissioning projects while developing Project Managers to achieve strategic objec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's leading innovative construction projects, overseeing mechanical and electrical systems from conception to completion. Drive success by managing budgets and schedules while ensuring...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Elevate your career by driving BIM initiatives in major infrastructure projects. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing collaboration and execution across diverse engineering projects to optimize...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$228K - $245K *

Lead complex public building projects from concept through completion, overseeing budgets, design, and stakeholder coordination in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise will shape infrastructure so...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in advancing power delivery projects, overseeing project management teams, and ensuring high standards of client satisfaction while fostering team collaboration and navigating complex...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $190K *

Lead project management activities for Substation and Transmission Line projects across the Midwest. Foster teamwork, ensure quality standards, and enhance client connections while driving operational...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$82K - $102K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing advanced Power Monitoring Systems, integrating technology across engineering, manufacturing, and IT to enhance operational efficiency and user experience...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$82K - $102K *

Champion innovative Electrical Power Monitoring Systems by integrating engineering, IT, and operations to enhance facility performance. Drive seamless user experiences with tailored applications, impr...

Dartmouth, NSIn-Person

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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