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 - $95K *

Oversee dynamic construction survey projects, ensuring seamless execution and high-quality deliverables while leading field and office teams. Bring your expertise to enhance client relations and opera...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional construction survey projects by overseeing operations, monitoring progress, and fostering strong team and client relationships. Utilize your advanced technica...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering top-tier variable services for a global client. Lead a dedicated team, manage client relationships, and ensure exceptional service delivery across multiple reg...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead multi-discipline teams in managing complex A/E projects, focusing on innovative design solutions and effective client relationships across aviation and other sectors for successful project delive...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on leading complex aviation and civil projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage planning, design, and ex...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Transform workflows and guide legal teams by managing eDiscovery projects, leveraging your expertise in data hosting and processing for effective document production. Oversee multiple cases while ensu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $108K *

Deliver impactful advisory and project management for large capital initiatives. Engage with clients to enhance project frameworks, mitigate risks, and support effective governance in a fast-paced env...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to coordinate automation projects, managing schedules and budgets while ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Be the key contact for clients, overseeing seamless collabor...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Deliver impactful civil engineering solutions by managing diverse projects, ensuring quality and communication with stakeholders. Lead teams to achieve excellence in land development and municipal rev...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Champion environmental integrity in construction by coordinating compliance, monitoring, and community outreach. Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure project success and adherence t...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead Field Managed Contracts, collaborating with teams to evaluate projects, develop estimates, and ensure effective execution while managing multiple contracts. Your expertise will drive customer sat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $130K *

Develop innovative energy storage solutions while managing projects, overseeing teams, and engaging clients. Leverage 8+ years of engineering experience to guide complex design tasks from conception t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading workforce housing and site logistics for large-scale projects, managing multi-site operations, vendor relationships, and budget oversight while ensuring compliance with...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $175K *

Elevate national security efforts as a Project Manager, leading cross-functional teams to transform complex objectives into execution plans for a key defense program, ensuring seamless transitions int...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $148K *

Lead the charge in managing commissioning and QA/QC projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget. Collaborate with teams to meet design specifications and facilitate on-site testing an...

3 weeks ago

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

$98K - $148K *

Transform project delivery by managing commissioning and QA/QC efforts across projects, ensuring quality, adherence to scopes, and collaboration with various teams to drive project success in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

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

$145K - $170K *

Join our team to support innovative projects in port and harbor engineering. Engage with multidisciplinary teams to analyze, design, and enhance critical infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient op...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $190K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing compliance and internal controls. Lead strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency and financial compliance across sectors. Collaborate with diverse...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $140K *

Join our team as a meticulous Project Assistant/Document Controller and enhance office operations while managing critical project documentation. This dynamic role demands excellent organizational skil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Champion project delivery excellence by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project outcomes while enhancing operational efficiency through proven project management m...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $173K *

Lead the charge in delivering technical oversight for the MSF of the Green Line LRT project, ensuring construction excellence, compliance, and quality from planning through to handover while managing...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of missile defense systems by supporting strategic planning efforts, collaborating with key stakeholders, and ensuring timely project execution through expert sch...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to support MEP project management across all phases, ensuring effective coordination of MEP systems and collaboration with key stakeholders. Leverage your MEP expertise to drive su...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Champion stakeholder engagement by building vital connections and executing impactful outreach activities to ensure program success. Collaborate with diverse partners while driving strategic communica...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing water resources through innovative engineering solutions. Oversee projects from planning to implementation while mentoring team members and driving client engagement in ri...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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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