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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$90K - $115K *

Empower a team dedicated to enhancing public safety through strategic project management, stakeholder engagement, and rigorous quality assurance in a fast-paced Federal R&D environment. Drive innovati...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead multifaceted infrastructure programs by merging technical and non-technical expertise. Drive program execution, advising clients on critical factors for success, while ensuring compliance and str...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$103K - $154K *

Collaborate to develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules for complex programs, ensuring accurate planning and performance analysis while liaising with engineering, finance, and Government stakeho...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $185K *

Manage pre-construction EPC project activities, ensuring effective coordination and execution across a portfolio of electrical substations and transmission line projects to meet strategic business goa...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Lead biopharma projects by developing execution strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing performance. Drive cross-functional collaboration, communicate project status, and manage ris...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $213K *

Champion accurate cost estimates by analyzing project scopes and materials for complex builds, ensuring precision while leading a team. Drive effective communication and collaborate with engineers and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $190K *

Empower project success by leveraging expertise in project controls for utility gas generation, guiding teams through lifecycle phases and ensuring project goals are achieved within budget and schedul...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Lead project management initiatives to deliver complex power delivery projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence while fostering strong clien...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Lead and manage diverse projects in power delivery, ensuring timely execution and client satisfaction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions and drive successful pro...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$126K - $134K *

Grow your career with a role focused on managing environmental site assessments, coordinating with contractors, and overseeing budgets to ensure compliance with regulations and effective remediation s...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Engineer and oversee complex construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with budget and schedule. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and lead project teams while adaptin...

Pickering, ONIn-Person

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

$80K - $110K *

Lead the future of environmental compliance by managing programs that ensure adherence to regulations, optimizing compliance operations, and guiding project teams across various environmental domains...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$103K - $142K *

Lead the charge in executing building commissioning processes while ensuring sustainability and compliance across high-profile projects. Collaborate with teams and engage in business development to dr...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$115K - $145K *

Lead multi-discipline engineering projects from planning to closeout, emphasizing scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Enhance client relationships while driving team alignment and delivering sustain...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $145K *

Drive engineering project success by leading teams through the project lifecycle, from planning to execution. Manage scope, budget, quality, and client relationships for complex technical projects whi...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $145K *

Advance your career by leading multi-discipline engineering projects from planning through delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and project success through strong risk management, teamwork, and comm...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing and executing engineering projects for nuclear power components, ensuring alignment on schedules, budgets, and technical resolutions throughout the project lifecycle. Diver...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $125K *

Deliver comprehensive support for federal acquisition processes, managing grants and contracts while ensuring adherence to regulations and quality standards. Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead transformative mining studies that navigate complex challenges, enhance project delivery, and drive sustainable growth across diverse commodities and stakeholders in the Mining...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$163K - $213K *

Take ownership of comprehensive study management for major capital projects in the MMM sector, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical integrity, budget adherence, and effective stakeholde...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$166K - $206K *

Lead and execute complex studies for major capital projects in the MMM sector, ensuring accountability for scope, budget, and schedule. Oversee multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder communications...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Drive procurement excellence by collaborating with project teams and vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective purchasing strategies that support large-scale infrastructure projects across the nation...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Deliver innovative pipeline construction solutions by managing end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring safety, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction while meeting budget and timeline objectives...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $165K *

Drive complex IT software projects to successful completion in a dynamic Agile/DevSecOps environment. Manage cross-functional teams, develop schedules, identify risks, and ensure customer satisfaction...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $227K *

Champion a diverse range of asset management projects across transit, highways, and utilities. Lead strategic consulting initiatives and multi-disciplinary teams to enhance client performance in a piv...

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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