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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing a profitable Power Generation engineering business. Drive client relationships, project opportunities, and staff management while ensuring successful execution of enginee...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building a profitable Power Generation engineering business while developing client relationships and managing staff. Leverage expertise in engineering and project development to dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in building a thriving Power Generation engineering business. Seek opportunities for project development, manage client relations, and foster staff growth while ensuring successful pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading the growth of a dynamic Power Generation engineering business. Drive business development, manage client relationships, and oversee project execution while mentoring a tale...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Empower our growth by developing a profitable engineering business in Power Generation. Lead client development, drive projects, and manage teams while enhancing relationships and ensuring project suc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing a profitable Power Generation engineering business, focusing on client relationships, project management, and team oversight while driving innovative solutions in power s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $145K *

Champion project success by developing and maintaining schedules, coordinating stakeholder commitments, and conducting analyses to ensure timely execution and delivery in a collaborative, fast-paced e...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $145K *

Drive comprehensive project schedules, ensuring collaboration and timely delivery across construction, engineering, and sourcing teams. Support stakeholders with insights, coaching, and effective comm...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $145K *

Drive collaborative project planning and management initiatives, ensuring efficient scheduling and execution across teams. Play a vital role in enhancing the operations of a major transit system while...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Shape engineering excellence by leading multidiscipline teams on critical DoD projects. Oversee project delivery stages, enhance client relationships, and ensure adherence to budget and scope while me...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $160K *

Manage project financials by overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls to ensure successful project outcomes. Collaborate with teams and develop effective cash flow strategies while maintai...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $160K *

Elevate project financial performance by managing cost controls, budgets, and forecasting in the electrical construction sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely reporting and...

4 weeks ago

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

$125K - $175K *

Contribute to innovative project management; oversee pre-construction planning, design review, and permitting to ensure successful project execution with a focus on quality, timelines, and budget. Men...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$85K - $102K *

Advance supply chain operations by analyzing data, developing reports, and monitoring performance to drive effective decision-making and corrective actions across cross-functional teams while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Lead the charge in project-level cost management, ensuring financial success through accurate budgeting, reporting, and control. Collaborate with teams to maintain financial health of electrical const...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing customer value through strategic engagement and service alignment. Drive adoption and expansion of technology solutions while collaborating across diverse teams...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at delivering value through expert customer engagement, enabling adoption of AVEVA technology for clients. Drive successful onboarding and expansion strategies, enhancing satisfact...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $125K *

Contribute to the successful management of DOD fuels contracts, overseeing project execution, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring compliance with regulations at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam...

1 week ago

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

$133K - $176K *

Innovate and Lead in a dynamic Project Engineering Manager role, overseeing multidisciplinary engineering execution for large-scale mining projects while enhancing technical standards and client relat...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$134K - $184K *

Champion innovative solutions in a hybrid Project Engineering Manager role, overseeing large-scale mining projects from inception to execution while enhancing safety, quality, and client satisfaction...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join as a Senior Project Manager to lead teams in delivering impactful municipal engineering projects. Your role includes client relations, team mentorship, and overseeing project execution from start...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive large-scale utility projects by developing robust plans, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders and lead cross-functional te...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $131K *

Champion effective environmental compliance practices by assessing and addressing federal and state regulations in manufacturing. Blend fieldwork with documentation to ensure sustainable operations an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $132K *

Empower compliance excellence by assessing environmental regulations in manufacturing. Balance field and office work, drive innovative projects, and grow professionally while mentoring peers in a dyna...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Drive project success by supporting managers in budget, scope, and timeline tracking while fostering positive client relationships on engineering projects, especially in water and wastewater infrastru...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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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