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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$80K - $110K *

Empower project outcomes by leading medium-sized transmission and distribution initiatives. Oversee planning, development, and closure, ensuring risks are mitigated and resources are effectively manag...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Engage stakeholders by driving risk management initiatives across programs. Maintain risk reporting tools and provide comprehensive oversight for effective program performance and control, ensuring al...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$145K - $222K *

Lead the development and execution of power generation projects, managing multidisciplinary teams while ensuring high-quality standards and client satisfaction across various technical and financial c...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $118K *

Help us champion proactive risk management for complex rail and transit projects. Leverage your expertise in facilitating workshops and stakeholder engagement to integrate risk strategies that ensure...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$89K - $118K *

Champion proactive risk management for complex infrastructure projects. Integrate risk strategies in project planning, facilitate workshops, and engage stakeholders to optimize risk ownership and ensu...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$89K - $118K *

Champion proactive risk management strategies for complex infrastructure projects, facilitating workshops and engaging with multidisciplinary teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring successful...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$89K - $118K *

Unlock potential by leading proactive risk management in complex infrastructure projects. This role integrates risk strategies into project planning, collaborating across teams to enhance project outc...

Brossard, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $90K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage product development projects, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with quality standards. You’ll track progress, coordinate activities, and commun...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to drive product development and successful launches, ensuring alignment with quality, timelines, and performance expectations in a collaborative env...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $110K *

Lead the charge in overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with quality, schedule, and safety standards while resolving issues for a major healthcare project, supporting contractor per...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering large-scale infrastructure projects with precision. Leverage your expertise in project management, construction oversight, and stakeholder coordination to dr...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Join an innovative team driving impactful educational projects. Collaborate across disciplines to execute complex programs with precision, ensuring quality and sustainability while managing constructi...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading construction quality assurance on mining projects. Oversee contractor compliance, mentor teams, and ensure safety in a dynamic environment, while contributing to the succes...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to ensuring construction quality in mining projects. Lead oversight efforts, mentor staff, and collaborate with contractors while maintaining compliance with design specif...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Champion project success by managing schedules, budgets, and resources for BMS/BAS initiatives. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects, while adh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that optimizes project delivery across diverse construction initiatives. As a PMO Manager, you'll drive consistency and collaboration while enhancing governance and performance visibility...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $167K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams to successfully manage and deliver architecture and engineering projects on time and within budget, while cultivating client relationships and overseeing project lifecycle...

3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing healthcare projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to regulations. Act as the key contact for all project matters, driving successful outcomes while collaborating...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $97K *

Champion geospatial data integrity and BIM compliance. Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate, well-managed information, improving quality control for optimal inferencing throughout enginee...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Altus Consulting is looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead and manage project teams for the successful delivery of complex projects. The role involves developing project plans, managing risks...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in ensuring construction quality on mining projects. Collaborate with contractors and clients, manage inspections, and navigate technical documents to guarantee compliance and safety t...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion construction quality assurance on mining projects, leading site teams in ensuring compliance with design specifications. Engage with clients and contractors to maintain safety, quality standa...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$117K - $176K *

Optimize construction quality assurance processes for mining projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications. Lead a team while interacting with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies ac...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$185K - $205K *

Deliver impactful results by leading capital project budgeting initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance cost visibility and allocation, while developing innovative cost structures that d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by guiding the technical implementation of innovative solutions, ensuring customer success through seamless integration and expert support. Collaborate with teams to drive impact...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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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