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 - $120K *

Elevate project efficiency by managing comprehensive scheduling activities, collaborating with teams and stakeholders, and optimizing timelines using best practices and critical chain methodology to e...

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

$215K - $225K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $122K *

Manage project controls for complex EPC/M projects, ensuring project governance by providing strategic oversight on cost, schedule, and performance management. Collaborate with teams to enhance data-d...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Join us in managing industrial projects, overseeing budgets, risk, and team development. Collaborate effectively with subcontractors and ensure top-notch project control as you lead financial reportin...

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

$70K - $95K *

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

$100K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

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

$95K - $100K *

Join us to deliver critical cost and schedule analysis for programs up to $10M, ensuring optimal performance and effective decision-making within a collaborative global team dedicated to excellence...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $175K *

Tackle critical project controls activities including cost analysis, scheduling, and change management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust cost control and reporting on large-sca...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

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

$160K - $200K *

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

$110K - $170K *

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

$78K - $101K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Transform project execution through strong leadership in project controls. Guide teams globally, ensuring data accuracy and robust support for successful project delivery. Leverage your expertise to e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

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$100K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $150K *

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

$146K - $197K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $122K *

Partner with us to drive project controls for complex EPCM projects, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance excellence while fostering collaboration and data-driven decision-making across teams for...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $116K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $116K *

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Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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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