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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$145K - $170K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $130K *

Join a team that provides exceptional IT support, focusing on client-facing platforms. Contribute to daily operations, enhance user experiences and learn from seasoned professionals in a collaborative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Lead and manage diverse project teams to deliver high-quality construction projects, ensuring proactive problem-solving and relationship-building with clients and subcontractors while maximizing profi...

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

$140K - $185K *

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

$140K - $185K *

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

$140K - $185K *

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

$140K - $185K *

Champion exceptional project outcomes by leading a dynamic team of project managers and superintendents, driving construction projects through proactive client engagement and innovative problem-solvin...

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

$140K - $185K *

Lead project teams in delivering complex infrastructure projects across the U.S., ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence. Drive business development initiatives and manage multiple pr...

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

$140K - $185K *

Oversee and manage project teams to deliver high-quality construction projects while proactively identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring client satisfaction, and fostering strong relationships acro...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $185K *

Lead and manage project teams, driving success in construction projects nationwide. Utilize your expertise to solve issues, build client relationships, and ensure exceptional project outcomes while tr...

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

$140K - $185K *

Engage with us to lead project teams ensuring successful construction delivery by managing resources, mitigating risks, and developing client relationships across various projects nationwide...

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

$140K - $185K *

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

$140K - $185K *

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

$140K - $185K *

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2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $185K *

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

$134K - $241K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

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2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a leading role in cost analysis for complex projects, ensuring financial accuracy and promoting effective communication between project teams and clients to achieve project goals...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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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