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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$100K - $120K *

Lead and enhance construction management for FDOT projects across Florida, ensuring quality control while guiding a team in delivering successful project outcomes that meet regulatory standards and cl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Communications Specialist, where you will shape strategic communications that align with corporate priorities, engage employees, and drive understanding across the orga...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$85K - $100K *

Empower a dynamic team by crafting impactful communications that align employees with business priorities. Drive engagement through strategic messaging, strong relationships, and a deep understanding...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage complex projects, providing strategic direction and expert communication. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful project execution while maintaining safety, efficiency, and qual...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive complex projects to success by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication, managing resources, and delivering high-quality results while maintaining stakeholder satisfactio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing complex projects in a collaborative, matrix environment. Lead initiatives with effective communication and stakeholder engagement, while promoting safety and timely projec...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex capital improvement projects, serving as a trusted client advisor. Drive strategic project planning, execution, and governance while ensuring quality delivery align...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead complex commercial construction projects, ensuring effective communication, cost management, and stakeholder satisfaction across all phases from initiation to closure...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$145K - $278K *

Drive impactful SCADA projects, enhancing utility communications and control systems. Lead teams while fostering client relationships in a collaborative environment, tackling complex challenges in ele...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $100K *

Contribute to winning federal contracts by leading proposal execution from start to finish. Manage compliance, draft content, coordinate reviews, and support business development strategies within a c...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Architect and streamline configuration management for MILCON projects, ensuring alignment with project goals, schedules, and budgets while enhancing efficiency and compliance across multiple stakehold...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional configuration management and change control for military construction projects. Oversee project lifecycle milestones, ensuring compliance with standards while coordinating with sta...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Optimize configuration management processes for military construction projects, ensuring alignment with schedules, budgets, and regulatory standards while leading change control and supporting project...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative electrical engineering solutions and lead large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering exceptional quality, while guiding a team to addr...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive the design and commissioning of protection and control systems for utility transmission and substations, ensuring compliance and safety through collaboration with engineering and construction te...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $135K *

Drive client success through effective project management in manufacturing operations, overseeing project execution, resource allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to team lea...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by guiding organizations through change initiatives, enhancing processes and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with teams and clients to drive effective communication strategies and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform organizational change by bridging stakeholders and project teams, ensuring effective communication and adoption of new processes. Leverage analytics and Microsoft 365 tools to enhance engage...

4 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform organizational dynamics by facilitating stakeholder engagement, coordinating change management activities, and supporting effective communication strategies for seamless transition and succe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $126K *

Manage multiple construction projects, overseeing from inception to completion while ensuring quality, safety, and budget adherence. Build relationships with stakeholders and enhance processes for eff...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Help us drive data integrity by executing crucial governance policies and implementing automated classification systems. You'll collaborate on critical data tasks to protect, remediate, and manage inf...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic construction initiatives, ensuring safe and sustainable project delivery while managing complexities and aligning with objectives to foster innovation in the energy sector...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive strategic project management to deliver innovative healthcare facility solutions, enhancing operations through effective stakeholder engagement, capital planning, and seamless project execution...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the design and construction management of ports and marine structures while managing project budgets, schedules, and deliverables. Engage with clients for business development and promote a sa...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team managing full-cycle construction projects, collaborating with clients and design teams to ensure timely, budget-conformant completion while adhering to safety standards and best practices...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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

    Ladders is a platform dedicated to showcasing high-paying jobs across industries including Project Controls Specialist roles. Join us and get exclusive access to these opportunities.