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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$103K - $191K *

Lead project controls for mining operations, managing a team while ensuring project integrity through effective scheduling, cost control, and communication with stakeholders to drive timely delivery a...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $152K *

Lead and innovate as you manage diverse nuclear project teams, ensuring high-quality designs and successful project execution within budget and schedule. Collaborate across disciplines and mentor emer...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Join us to ensure effective data management across complex acquisition programs, enhancing documentation accessibility and organization, while supporting PMO members with timely information retrieval...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading project execution from planning to completion, ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders while managing budgets and schedules for successful project de...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Empower mission success by leading IT project initiatives within the SOCOM Information Environment, ensuring effective execution and transition to operations while managing cross-functional teams and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $196K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, developing strong partnerships to achieve project goals, while ensuring budgets, schedules, and safety standards are maintained effecti...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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

$100K - $130K *

Lead large-scale building and infrastructure projects, ensuring robust client relations and project delivery while managing financials, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$136K - $170K *

Join a team that's pivotal in providing Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory to USSOCOM. You will support acquisition strategies, collaborate with government personnel, and ensure compliance wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $214K *

Lead the charge in financial stewardship for large, complex programs. Oversee cost control, revenue management, and compliance, while presenting critical updates to executive leadership and optimizing...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Advance sourcing strategies and lead procurement activities for critical materials while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers. Oversee contract management, mentor junior staff, and negotiat...

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

$88K - $105K *

Join the charge in optimizing procurement strategies for critical materials, leading sourcing events while mentoring peers. Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure successful contract...

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you lead procurement activities for critical materials, manage supplier relationships, and mentor junior team members, ensuring effective contract management and compliance ac...

Reposted today

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

$70K - $95K *

Accelerate project success by managing all phases effectively while ensuring alignment with business goals, communicating with stakeholders, and delivering on time and within budget to achieve desired...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Take ownership of mechanical systems commissioning for mission-critical facilities. Leverage your expertise in HVAC, troubleshooting, and project coordination to ensure operational excellence in high...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading the commissioning and verification of mechanical systems in mission-critical facilities. Use your technical expertise to ensure the safety and reliability of systems i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $95K *

Engineer and optimize mechanical systems for mission-critical facilities. Lead commissioning/testing, troubleshoot issues, and mentor professionals in a dynamic environment. Ensure reliability and eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $95K *

Advance the reliability of mission-critical mechanical systems by leading testing, troubleshooting, and verification processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational excellence in data centers...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading mechanical systems commissioning and verification for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance of HVAC and other systems while ment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$66K - $124K *

Partner with us to lead critical hiring initiatives, enhance onboarding, and drive site expansion. Collaborate across functions to ensure operational readiness and improve employee integration, making...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$104K - $138K *

Explore a pivotal leadership role driving municipal water infrastructure projects in collaboration with Indigenous communities. Engage with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions that prioritize...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$104K - $138K *

Lead transformative municipal water and wastewater projects with Indigenous communities, ensuring sustainable infrastructure development while fostering strong partnerships and community engagement th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$175K - $270K *

Drive impactful governance and systems improvement for a landmark infrastructure project, leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance program delivery and compliance while ensuring organizational exce...

2 weeks ago

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

$112K - $159K *

Join a team that's leading large-scale EPC sourcing strategies, driving negotiations, and managing contracts. Leverage your expertise to optimize project delivery, ensuring value and compliance in sup...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion the execution of projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation to ensure timely delivery and compliance with quality standards...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive business performance as a strategic partner, delivering financial insights and enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of accountability within the org...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   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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