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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$100K - $130K *

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

$90K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $140K *

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Orangeville, ONIn-Person

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

$125K - $140K *

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Guelph, ONIn-Person

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

$125K - $140K *

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

$125K - $140K *

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Collingwood, ONIn-Person

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

$125K - $140K *

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Woodstock, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $140K *

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Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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

$90K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $176K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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

$80K - $104K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $125K *

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

$136K - $201K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$162K - $174K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$116K - $133K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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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