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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$150K - $190K *

Analyze project controls and manage costs, schedules, and budgets within engineering and construction projects. Ensure accurate reporting and support effective decision-making by fostering a collabora...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead project controls initiatives across diverse projects, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with corporate guidelines...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $179K *

Lead high-impact project controls functions, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery while fostering a proactive, collaborative culture. Drive project performance through strategic cost, schedule, and ris...

1 week ago

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

$112K - $154K *

Grow your expertise in project controls by leading cost management and scheduling analysis for critical projects. Engage stakeholders, optimize budgets, and drive continuous improvement to enhance pro...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate project success by leading advanced project controls for a major transportation initiative. Provide technical support in scheduling, budgeting, and risk management while mentoring junior te...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with us as you manage project controls for high-value construction projects, ensuring optimal P&L performance, fostering team collaboration, and building strong relations with stakeho...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by managing planning, cost engineering, and schedule development for complex initiatives. Leverage your expertise to tackle challenges and drive project performance while ensur...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team where you will support project planning, cost engineering, and scheduling activities while ensuring adherence to quality standards. Utilize your expertise in project controls to enhance pr...

2 days ago

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

$78K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving the Ontario Line Subway project. As a Project Controls Analyst, you will support multiple project disciplines through data analysis and collaboration, ensuring project succe...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Build data-driven insights and enhance project controls by analyzing, validating, and reporting on diverse datasets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial reconciliation and...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive project management excellence across regulated industries. Leverage your skills in budgeting, forecasting, and control systems to ensure successful project delivery and in...

2 days ago

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

$138K - $189K *

Elevate project success by leading comprehensive planning and scheduling for a large nuclear refurbishment project. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure ad...

Pickering, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $118K *

Help us drive project performance by managing cost, schedule, and risk analysis. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance decision-making and ensure systematic tracking throughout the project lifecyc...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by managing project controls, integrating schedules, and ensuring project consistency on large-scale construction initiatives. Collaborate with teams to drive performance metrics and...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future with us as you drive financial strategies, oversee contract governance, and ensure compliance, collaborating across departments to support operational success and optimize project man...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Manage project information analysis to enhance cost efficiency, profitability, and resource logistics. Collaborate with teams on reports, procurement, and budget revisions while ensuring adherence to...

Today

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

$90K - $115K *

Engage in project planning and data analysis to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery. Collaborate with senior teams to produce insights and reports that drive project success. Be a key...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Manage project data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure timely completion and budget adherence. Collaborate with senior analysts to provide insights and track performance metrics for informe...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Shape project success by assisting in planning and analysis to ensure timely completion within budget. Collaborate with senior analysts and deliver insights that empower clients to make informed decis...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Empower project success by analyzing control metrics and supporting project management to ensure completion on time and under budget. Collaborate with senior staff to provide valuable insights and enh...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Manage project controls functions across complex design and construction phases, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance visibility throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate closely with design...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Analyze and enhance project efficiencies by managing cost, schedule, and risk while collaborating across multiple teams. Bring your expertise in construction controls to improve project outcomes and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in planning and scheduling for major EPC/EPCM projects in the petrochemical sector. Utilize your extensive project experience to deliver integrated schedules and ensure execution succe...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine project scheduling excellence by leading advanced controls for major power construction projects. Drive performance analytics, change management, and field support as a Primavera P6 expert t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K - $205K *

Empower large transportation programs by leading program controls, ensuring strategic alignment and effective coordination across multidisciplinary teams while managing risks and budgets for optimal p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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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