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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$151K - $190K *

Lead the charge in the successful delivery of large-scale construction projects, overseeing all phases from preconstruction to closeout. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project goals align wi...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as an expert in project management, overseeing critical scheduling and emergency response. Leverage your experience to support leadership with strategic insights, quality control...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $100K *

Take ownership of complex project scheduling, fostering team collaboration and optimising project delivery through effective planning software and communication techniques to ensure timely and success...

2 weeks ago

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

$87K - $108K *

Deliver complex software and cloud projects, managing lifecycle from kickoff to support. Collaborate with stakeholders, utilize Agile methodologies, and ensure timely, quality outcomes across multiple...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $108K *

Pioneer the successful delivery of complex cloud and software projects by overseeing the full customer engagement lifecycle, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring Agile methodologies are appli...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $261K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by leading planning efforts for a major gas-fired power project. Oversee schedule development, ensuring timely execution and fostering communication wit...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality assurance processes by providing leadership, training, and strategic oversight to the QA/QC team. Leverage over 15 years of experience to enhance project quality and ensure complianc...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

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1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Utilize strong technical skills and excellent communication to guide projects from initiation to completion...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$60K - $105K *

Grow your career with our BIM team to oversee multidisciplinary coordination, manage federated models, and drive innovative digital solutions for construction projects, ensuring excellence across all...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by leading business development and engineering for mechanical facilities, leveraging your expertise and connections to enhance project quality and client relationships across Californi...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Drive successful foundation projects for major transmission and substation initiatives, overseeing execution from preconstruction to completion while ensuring safety, quality, and budget alignment in...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $190K *

Join a team that's leading innovative foundation projects in utility infrastructure. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll oversee complex tasks, collaborate across teams, and drive successful project d...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead project teams to deliver energy permitting solutions, managing multiple projects effectively while coordinating with clients in a hybrid environment. Leverage your expertise to drive project succ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead and manage a small team to drive energy infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while coordinating permitting and project documentation in a hybrid work enviro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $140K *

Unlock efficiency in procurement and contracting by collaborating across engineering, finance, and operations. You'll streamline supplier engagement, negotiation, and compliance, ensuring successful p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $140K *

Champion efficient procurement and contracting across diverse teams, ensuring compliance while engaging suppliers. Drive strategic sourcing and contract management to support company goals in a dynami...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving project management excellence through technical coordination and governance. Support enterprise operations while utilizing leading tech tools like Microsoft Power Platform f...

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

$110K - $125K *

Serve as a pivotal Project Manager coordinating complex digital transformation rollouts. Collaborate with stakeholders across franchises to ensure readiness, guide training, and manage multi-wave depl...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $125K *

Drive innovative electrical designs that enhance building systems, ensuring top-tier technical delivery, collaboration with project teams, and mentorship for junior members, while actively managing co...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $125K *

Transform the design and delivery of electrical systems for diverse projects, leading technical work while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and advancing your...

London, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by managing client relationships and leading teams on small to medium-sized architecture and engineering projects, while ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality o...

3 days ago

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

$112K - $140K *

Take ownership of project coordination and risk management for data center initiatives. Drive stakeholder engagement and mentor teams to enhance processes, ensuring timely decision-making on large-sca...

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

$105K - $151K *

Transform project quality assurance through leadership and compliance, fostering operational excellence and continuous improvement within engineering delivery teams. Collaborate effectively with clien...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive impactful transportation projects by managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring quality delivery, and fostering client relationships while navigating local and federal requirements to a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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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