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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$78K - $130K *

Shape the future of construction management by overseeing capital improvement projects. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while adhering to industr...

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

$100K - $130K *

Advance your career by providing strategic project control and financial guidance for complex initiatives, supporting management with expertise in scheduling, analysis, and compliance, while mentoring...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

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

$78K - $116K *

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

$97K - $122K *

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

$94K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

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

$86K - $126K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

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

$120K - $165K *

Support military personnel administration and executive processes for U.S. Space Force. Drive compliance, process improvements, and organizational support. Leverage your expertise to enhance operation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

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

$90K - $130K *

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

$106K - $197K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $225K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Engage in managing complex projects, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver results on schedule and budget by facilitating communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Manage multiple healthcare construction projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while driving successful outcomes and proactively addressing challenges throughout all project phases...

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

$80K - $110K *

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

$90K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 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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