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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$80K - $110K *

Transform the future of aeronautical manufacturing by leading projects from inception to deployment, ensuring collaboration across teams, managing risks, budgets, and stakeholder satisfaction for succ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Shape impactful power projects by leading cross-discipline teams, ensuring delivery on time and within budget while cultivating client relationships and fostering project success from conception throu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team focused on innovative scheduling solutions for major construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder engagement while optimizing processes and fostering professiona...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Lead and direct electric transmission and distribution construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and timely execution while fostering collaboration and effective communication with contracto...

3 weeks ago

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

$101K - $168K *

Empower project teams with your expertise in network infrastructure management. Lead complex IT projects from initiation to implementation, enhancing processes and services while driving client satisf...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to dynamic civic architecture projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and nurturing client relationships whilst ensuring timely deliverable completion and adherence to quality standard...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing expert consulting for pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Drive project success while collaborating with teams to implement process improvements and solve technical chall...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Lead transformative project management initiatives that drive strategic growth and innovation. Collaborate across diverse teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget while ensuring hig...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $143K *

Unlock project success by managing design processes, teams, and resources. Your leadership will drive collaboration and communication for efficient project delivery, ensuring adherence to scope, budge...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $128K *

Champion regional project success by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless execution, high-quality solutions, and strong customer experiences, while promoting a culture of safety and conti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $184K *

Contribute to expanding market share in Oak Ridge through strategic partnerships and business development initiatives in energy, defense, and technology sectors, managing major capital programs and lo...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Manage the Federal Nuclear Science & Technology portfolio, engaging stakeholders, overseeing program execution, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals while developing proposals to meet client ne...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$93K - $114K *

Engage in comprehensive asset management of $20 billion in public infrastructure, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and collaborating with city departments on stormwater management an...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team, leading geomatics projects, managing schedules, and mentoring staff while ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction in a supportive environment...

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

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing complex transportation projects that enhance community infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring quality, budget, and...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Unlock project success by managing execution from inception to delivery. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure alignment with objectives while tracking budget, risk, and team performance to...

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by planning, executing, and closing initiatives that align with customer objectives while managing scope, time, cost, and quality across various stakeholders and teams...

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

$80K - $110K *

Advance your career by leading multidisciplinary project teams to achieve operational excellence in safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness while delivering complex project segments on time and within...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Join a team that's leading the implementation of communication systems, managing multiple high-stakes projects, and ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints for critical infrastructure acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee construction projects, managing budgets, schedules, and compliance. Drive collaboration among stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and adherence to safety...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Grow your career by overseeing complex construction projects, managing schedules and budgets while ensuring compliance with regulations. Lead teams, solve conflicts, and maintain documentation for suc...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Manage multi-disciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical building projects, focusing on client development and satisfaction. Drive project success from planning through commissioning and bolster th...

4 days ago

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

$89K - $148K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure architectures for enterprise environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and cybersecurity best practices through expert collaboration a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Drive scheduling excellence by leading the development, implementation, and governance of scheduling standards and practices, ensuring on-time, on-budget project delivery through enhanced collaboratio...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Design secure and compliant architectures to enhance operational integrity, utilizing deep expertise in regulatory frameworks and cybersecurity principles across enterprise environments while collabor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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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