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 *

Lead the technical proposal process for new construction opportunities, coordinating teams to ensure compliance, clarity, and compelling content throughout the preconstruction phase, while managing mu...

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

$115K - $163K *

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

$99K - $178K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $158K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $110K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

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2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $149K *

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Kingston, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $149K *

Help us advance radiological science and engineering by providing technical leadership. You will mentor staff and manage projects throughout the nuclear fuel cycle, ensuring compliance while fostering...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $149K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of radiation management. Lead a skilled group in advancing radiological practices, delivering innovative solutions across diverse nuclear projects while mentoring...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$76K - $96K *

Bring your expertise to shape and deliver impactful document control training programs, ensuring compliance and efficiency across departments while supporting organizational change initiatives...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

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Edmonton, ABIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

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

$87K - $109K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $163K *

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Empower project success by leading end-to-end operations, aligning engineering and procurement to ensure compliance and effective client communication throughout the project lifecycle...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $110K *

Optimize project operations by leading efforts in engineering, procurement, and budgeting to ensure compliance and client satisfaction while facilitating communication and managing risks throughout th...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing mechanical engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet deliverables within budget and regulations. Collaborate with diverse teams and maintain high...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale IT infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless delivery from planning to execution across various sectors. Collaborate with diverse teams while maintaining proje...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $149K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $149K *

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London, ONIn-Person

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $149K *

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Hamilton, ONIn-Person

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  •   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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