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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$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by managing complex real estate projects from inception to completion. Work collaboratively with clients and teams to achieve strategic objectives while ensuring project schedules and...

3 days ago

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

$77K - $120K *

Manage and oversee project activities, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Coordinate resources effectively, interfacing with stakeholders and resolving issues to achieve project objectiv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $125K *

Transform GIS operations by designing, developing, and implementing innovative GIS solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance transportation and asset management through advanced sp...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$129K - $190K *

Grow your career with a dynamic program management role, where you'll lead cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfaction and drive financial performance through effective product development...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead multidisciplinary engineering projects in transportation and transit, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction across the East Region. Shape infrastructure mod...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$93K - $139K *

Lead and oversee data center projects from inception to completion, coordinating with teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery. Bring your expertise to drive project s...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by leading construction management services for major transportation projects across Texas. Provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and foster relationships with public-s...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing multimillion-dollar water/wastewater projects. Leverage your expertise in construction inspection and field management to enhance communication among contractors, owners...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower customer success by managing high-impact projects, ensuring timely delivery, and driving strategic communication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet objectives and exceed client e...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of high-impact projects for key accounts, driving timelines and budgets while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction through...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee large-scale construction projects, manage key stakeholders, ensure compliance, and drive project success through effective governance and best practices...

Yesterday

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

$85K - $100K *

Transform project delivery by executing comprehensive management services that enhance operational efficiency, drive financial success, and foster strong client relationships in the Media subsector wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$166K - $200K *

Lead the strategic direction of estimating operations nationwide, ensuring quality and consistency in practices. Collaborate with multiple departments to enhance business growth and develop estimating...

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive cross-functional project teams in executing change controls, ensuring timely milestone tracking and effective communication. Foster collaboration for successful outcomes in cell and gene therapy...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Play a key role in program management by driving strategic initiatives, overseeing diverse real estate projects, and ensuring successful delivery in line with business goals. Join us to shape the futu...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Elevate your career by leading bridge projects that enhance regional transportation systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative designs and manage project execution, ensuring safety...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$98K - $135K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project financial controls and scheduling while collaborating with stakeholders to implement measures for effective cost management and performance analysis for large-sca...

1 week ago

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

$98K - $135K *

Join a team that's driven to optimize project financials and enhance financial reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective project controls for large-scale initiatives while managi...

1 week ago

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

$98K - $135K *

Take ownership of project controls to optimize financial management, develop scheduling, conduct variance analysis, and provide detailed reporting for large-scale projects while collaborating with key...

1 week ago

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

$98K - $135K *

Partner with us to enhance project financial management through effective controls, budgeting, and data analysis in a dynamic hybrid work environment, ensuring successful delivery of large-scale proje...

1 week ago

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

$128K - $171K *

Drive project success by overseeing implementation, managing budgets, and leading teams. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while maintaining strong client and vendor relationships fo...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive innovative data center projects from conception to completion. Oversee multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring client satisfaction and project delivery, reinforcing our reputation in the...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $110K *

Drive risk management initiatives by overseeing risk mitigation strategies, ensuring adherence to standards, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with government and contractors to identify and address se...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $107K *

Transform project control processes by analyzing cost and schedule data, ensuring effective reporting, and facilitating team communication to enhance efficiency and performance across multiple project...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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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