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 - $120K *

Take ownership of comprehensive program management by coordinating schedules, procurement, staffing, and budgets while leading a team to ensure successful contract delivery and maintain client communi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Lead utility-scale thermal generation projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with stakeholders, ensure project success and compliance, while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork. Dri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead and innovate in major water infrastructure projects, managing multidisciplinary teams through all phases while enhancing client relationships and driving project performance. Your expertise will...

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative water and wastewater projects. Drive municipal infrastructure success by managing multidisciplinary teams, fostering client relationships, and men...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's instrumental in delivering innovative municipal water and wastewater projects. Lead multidisciplinary collaboration, manage project tasks, and strengthen client relationships in a f...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive the delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects while managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering client relationships. Engage in a collaborative environment to ensure successful proj...

Bowmanville, ONIn-Person

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

$119K - $213K *

Lead strategic program delivery for Power Delivery Distribution projects, ensuring quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction. Drive cross-disciplinary collaboration and mentor teams to o...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead and execute complex mechanical construction projects, managing teams to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery of projects valued from $5M to $30M while fostering strong client relation...

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of project cost management, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and risk assessment. You'll drive strategic budget oversight and support critical decision-maki...

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

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading municipal and transportation infrastructure projects and collaborating with diverse teams to drive innovation and sustainability in engineering solutions for our clients ac...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead municipal and transportation projects, utilizing your project management and engineering expertise to enhance infrastructure and promote sustainable community growth throug...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$72K - $115K *

Manage material logistics and compliance in a dynamic environment, ensuring accurate inventory control and supporting construction-related activities for high-impact projects. Collaborate effectively...

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

$90K - $110K *

Manage and optimize CMMC audit processes, ensuring timely delivery of quality audit deliverables and client satisfaction while coordinating cross-functional teams and resources throughout the project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $214K *

Advance your career by leading complex control systems projects, providing technical expertise in instrumentation and automation for diverse industries. Drive innovation and enhance client satisfactio...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's leading complex project delivery in a cross-functional environment. You'll engage with senior stakeholders, manage high-stakes programs, shape governance practices, and ensure relia...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $155K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of municipal infrastructure by leading complex projects from design to construction, with a focus on water, wastewater, and stormwater systems in the Greater Toro...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing planning and scheduling across North America. Build a high-performing team and enhance project execution through strategic governance, analytics, and cross-functional col...

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that drives planning excellence within the North American construction sector. Lead and optimize project scheduling, enhance reporting capabilities, and foster cross-functional collaborati...

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead project planning and scheduling for North American construction delivery, establishing standards and governance. Build a high-performing team to drive schedule optimization, execution, and cross...

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

$88K - $105K *

Champion the future of transportation infrastructure by managing cost controls for large-scale projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure budget accuracy, influence financial strate...

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing cost controls for large-scale infrastructure projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, while identifying cost-sav...

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

$75K - $90K *

Optimize project performance through rigorous management of timelines, costs, and stakeholder collaboration. Join a dynamic team ensuring successful project delivery across diverse industries, driving...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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

$75K - $150K *

Champion quality assurance by conducting thorough inspections of structural components, including concrete, steel, and soil preparations to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry s...

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

$98K - $105K *

Support project performance by coordinating cost, schedule, and technical activities across engineering, production, and finance. Ensure effective integration and reporting for projects valued from $5...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join an innovative team to lead cross-functional projects in protection and control systems, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance while driving modernization initiatives essential for the clean en...

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  •   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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