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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$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful projects in the electric grid sector, overseeing diverse HV, MV, LV, and underground transmission lines while managing team dynamics and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$97K - $149K *

Lead the management of corporate interior construction projects, handling everything from project planning to contractor engagement, ensuring successful buildouts and expansions of our regional office...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in project finance within the aerospace sector. As a pivotal role, you'll ensure financial integrity across various projects, engaging closely with multidisciplin...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic bridge project success while managing client relationships and mentoring junior engineers in Alberta's transportation sector. Oversee project governance, ensure delivery excellence, an...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape critical bridge projects in Alberta by managing execution, fostering client relationships, and developing junior staff, ensuring alignment with project governance and delivery excellence...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $200K *

Join our team to drive digital transformation initiatives that enhance operational performance, foster innovation, and support business growth through strategic program management and cross-functional...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$230K - $290K *

Champion exceptional construction scheduling for major transit projects while leading cross-functional teams. Drive schedule development, risk assessment, and reporting to ensure timely project execut...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Build your career by developing cutting-edge electronic control systems for mobile OEM equipment. Collaborate across teams, manage multiple projects, and bring innovative solutions to life in a fast-p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $134K *

Lead and support complex capital projects for the public sector, overseeing planning, delivery, and stakeholder engagement. Utilize your expertise to navigate challenges, manage resources, and ensure...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in semiconductor manufacturing. Lead cross-functional projects involving slurry chemical systems and wet bench equipment, ensuring alignment with technical specif...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $105K *

Build your career by taking ownership of project management tasks, bridging technical and managerial functions to support teams and ensure project success in a dynamic environment. Enhance communicati...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Explore and innovate in design and construction by enhancing project execution through advanced BIM/VDC methods. Collaborate across large-scale projects, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex projects from initiation to completion, managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring client satisfaction while adhering to budget and scheduling goals. Drive qualit...

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving complex projects to success. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams through each phase of large projects while mentoring others and maintaining strong client relations—all with...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships. Oversee complex projects while mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality deliv...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform projects by leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases, ensuring delivery within budget and schedule. Build strong client relationships while managing concurrent complex initiatives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate program management success by overseeing projects, advocating for safety, and driving innovation. Lead technical direction, enhance team talent, and ensure financial performance while navigati...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Tackle complex program management initiatives, driving strategic direction and innovation. Oversee project activities, advocate for safety, and ensure financial success while contributing to talent de...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic team to deliver innovative program management solutions, ensuring financial success and safety. Drive strategic direction and ethical practices while managing risks and fostering talent...

2 days ago

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

$105K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee complex infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance, safety, and quality in construction activities while supporting project controls and documentation efforts for succ...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$97K - $146K *

Contribute to transit and rail project oversight by supporting the Senior Resident Engineer in daily operations, documentation, and contractor coordination, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by leading multidisciplinary teams from initiation to closure, ensuring timely deliverables and fostering client relationships while managing complex projects within budget an...

1 week ago

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

$166K - $245K *

Empower innovation in industrial automation by driving strategic partnerships, harnessing cutting-edge technology solutions to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability within mining operations...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Drive successful project delivery by managing HVAC installations for commercial sites. Collaborate with teams and vendors, ensuring efficiency and quality from planning through to execution and closeo...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage and coordinate complex technology projects involving military autonomous vehicles. Lead multidisciplinary teams to meet deadlines and budgets, ensuring compliance while engaging with stakeholde...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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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