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 - $100K *

Grow your career with dynamic project management support for shipbuilding initiatives. Support the USCG Offshore Patrol Cutter by ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management systems while driving...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $140K *

Drive healthcare project success by managing complex capital initiatives, from planning through to occupancy. Oversee diverse construction programs including hospitals and administrative facilities, e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead projects in U.S. Navy inertial navigation systems, ensuring timely execution and operational support. Drive engineering initiatives for both legacy and next-generation tech...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $145K *

Engage your talents to coordinate facilities initiatives, manage project execution, and streamline vendor relations. This role supports project managers and drives operational excellence to enhance th...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$144K - $216K *

Drive success by leading MEP project management on complex data center initiatives. Oversee project quality, safety, and budgets while cultivating customer relationships and mentoring teams in a dynam...

Yesterday

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

$144K - $216K *

Drive excellence in MEP project management for large-scale data center projects, overseeing budgets and quality. Your leadership will mentor teams and enhance customer relationships while navigating a...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing cost engineering and project controls, providing oversight, mentoring, and guidance to ensure successful execution and delivery within the semiconductor and manufacturing s...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Empower a skilled team to deliver strategic project management solutions, ensuring successful project execution and alignment with key business objectives while fostering talent development and operat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Engage in managing environmental projects for the Power sector, leading teams through full project life cycles while collaborating with diverse stakeholders across Texas and the Gulf Coast region to e...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Drive project success by leading multidisciplinary teams in the power sector, managing the full project life cycle from proposal to execution, while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Lead and guide multidisciplinary teams in environmental project management across power sector initiatives, overseeing project life cycles and fostering client relationships to drive business growth i...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Lead impactful projects in the Power industry, overseeing multi-disciplinary teams from initiation to execution. Drive environmental compliance and innovative solutions across the Gulf Coast, fosterin...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $179K *

Help us transform our IT landscape by leading complex projects and delivering innovative network solutions. Utilize your expertise in project management and network engineering to enhance our global c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $106K *

Drive innovation and efficiency as a Technical Project Manager, guiding teams in software development. You'll oversee project schedules, manage JIRA processes, and prepare regular reports while levera...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $161K *

Champion resource efficiency by managing team capabilities for impactful projects across North America. Collaborate with engineers to enhance processes and drive successful outcomes in bridge, tunnel...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Champion project success by overseeing all operations and contract performance, ensuring compliance and delivering value to enhance operational efficiencies in a federal program management environment...

2 weeks ago

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

$161K - $249K *

Accelerate project success by leading complex, multidisciplinary teams. Ensure financial accountability and drive alignment with client objectives across projects exceeding $30 million in fees and $1...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

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

$161K - $249K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring successful delivery while enhancing financial performance, client relations, and team collaboration across technical disci...

Markham, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

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

$161K - $249K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, large-scale projects exceeding $30M, integrating multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery, financial performance, and client satisfaction, while shapi...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of construction by leading diverse projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and safety. Collaborate with a dedicated team and mentor junior staff to achieve optimal res...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Transform the future of power project management through collaboration and innovation, overseeing comprehensive environmental strategies and leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful projec...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Drive program planning and acquisition support while liaising with leadership and system offices. Provide expert advice on budget, strategies, and policies to enhance space-capability planning and exe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Make your mark by leading complex projects in a dynamic environment, ensuring timely, budget-compliant execution while safeguarding safety standards and driving problem-solving initiatives across vari...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Elevate operational success by leading RNG plant start-up activities, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely and effective commissioning for optimal performance and customer satisfaction throughout t...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing RNG plant startups, ensuring operational success through effective coordination and problem-solving, while mentoring engineers and technicians for seamless project executio...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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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