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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$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...

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  •   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

$82K - $193K *

Lead complex technology programs, aligning technology delivery with business goals. Manage budgets, optimize costs, and ensure effective collaboration across distributed teams in a dynamic tech enviro...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$176K - $332K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity innovation by shaping strategies, executing advanced technical solutions, and mentoring teams to defend against emerging threats while ensuring alignment with mission...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $332K *

Empower our efforts to combat cybersecurity threats by shaping technical strategy, steering program execution, and delivering innovative analytics solutions while mentoring a team of engineers and col...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's enhancing engineering data management processes across product development and manufacturing. Collaborate with various departments to maintain data integrity, streamline workflows...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive the efficiency of complex engineering projects by managing costs, schedules, and deliverables. Collaborate with teams to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and enhance performance, all while com...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate project success by leading coordination and management of engineering tasks, ensuring effective resource allocation, monitoring risks, and driving project performance while guiding and ment...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead impactful municipal civil engineering projects, managing client relationships, team performance, and project financials. Drive results with technical expertise in storm, sanitary, and water syste...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role overseeing multiple programs, ensuring quality and timely delivery, and fostering relationships with diverse stakeholders while leveraging technical expertise t...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in effectively managing multiple Navy programs, ensuring operational excellence and timely delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement strategic plans while providing subject...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $200K *

Pioneer impactful Tenant Improvement programs as a strategic leader overseeing high-value capital projects. Drive excellence across a diverse portfolio while cultivating relationships and mentoring te...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $115K *

Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents to oversee commercial construction projects, focusing on scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and ensuring compliance with contract documents...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $132K *

Shape the future of construction management by leading multifaceted projects for a dynamic global restaurant chain, overseeing construction activities, and ensuring successful program delivery across...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in establishing and enhancing document control for a critical terminal modernization project. Oversee records governance and electronic management while ensuring seamless collaboration...

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $132K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing construction activities across multiple sites, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to address project challenges and maint...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $132K *

Accelerate progress at a leading restaurant chain by managing multiple construction projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while overseeing teams and engaging with stakeholders throughout t...

4 weeks ago

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

$103K - $128K *

Champion technology-driven transformation initiatives by bridging business and tech teams. Lead AWS modernization and AI projects, ensuring measurable improvements in operational efficiency and except...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $118K *

Build multidisciplinary expertise to lead industrial and mining projects from concept to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and project excellence through resource management and seamless execut...

Terrace, BCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $130K *

Drive complex project success by managing lifecycle phases, budgets, and team dynamics, while fostering client relationships and championing best practices for safety, quality, and ethical standards i...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $130K *

Oversee complex projects from initiation to delivery, driving outcomes through effective planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. Collaborate with expert teams and build client relations...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $115K *

Champion compliance by executing source surveillance across suppliers, ensuring quality standards are met through meticulous oversight, documentation, and timely reporting. Collaborate effectively whi...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $140K *

Lead large-scale architectural projects in sports and recreation, managing teams and budgets while fostering client relationships. Drive project success from concept to completion, ensuring quality an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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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