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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$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $165K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead transformative projects to enhance healthcare systems, managing the rewrite of critical applications and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and integration of n...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $97K *

Lead the charge in Revit-based modeling for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality standards and seamless integration across multidisciplinary teams. Drive best practices in BIM ex...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$108K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

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

$90K - $130K *

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$87K - $168K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

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

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $151K *

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$142K - $156K *

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$80K - $95K *

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

$80K - $95K *

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

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

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead and manage complex projects for our Army client, overseeing technical solutions, schedules, and risk analysis while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and delivering value to Army...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $240K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

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

$95K - $115K *

Manage large-scale construction projects by collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and enhancing best practices to deliver successful outcomes. Drive project governance and foster excel...

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

$90K - $110K *

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2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Transform project execution by maintaining essential controls, documentation, and tracking commitments for data center projects. Collaborate with construction teams to ensure organizational efficiency...

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

$100K - $120K *

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

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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