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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$154K - $180K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team to lead and innovate process control solutions in mining and industrial projects, ensuring compliance, mentorship, and strategic technical design...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $116K *

Shape the future of aerostructures by managing complex projects and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve operational excellence and drive productivity in the aviation industry...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by managing multiple projects in cutting-edge machinery solutions, leading teams to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Collaborate with experts to deliver innovative engineerin...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer solutions that enhance critical infrastructure, ensuring resilience and sustainability. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative technologies and elevate your career in a collaborative envir...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team as a System Integrator, delivering effective solutions in SCADA and PLC programming for mining projects. Leverage your expertise to enhance critical infrastructure and ensure client s...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing comprehensive preconstruction for large-scale data center projects. Oversee design, estimating, procurement strategies, and ensure smooth transitions to construction, deliv...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage multidisciplinary teams in delivering water, wastewater, and stormwater projects while leading asset management initiatives. Drive client engagement, business development, and mentor junior sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $140K *

Join a team that's focused on seamless project transitions, managing resources and risks while ensuring alignment with business objectives. You'll facilitate meetings, optimize processes, and lead doc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive advanced manufacturing projects, overseeing planning, stakeholder communication, risk management, and team leadership to ensure on-time delivery and excellent results...

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

$85K - $100K *

Oversee project management of engineering activities in a dynamic, GMP-compliant environment. Lead cross-functional collaboration, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budg...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of procurement processes to support autonomous vehicle production. Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to ensure timely delivery, optimize inventory, and drive supplier performan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in construction safety management, ensuring compliance and enhancing EHS practices on-site while overseeing contractors for a successful project execution...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing cost strategies for multi-disciplinary commercial real estate projects. Collaborate with teams and clients to ensure compliance, budget alignment, and operational excellen...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $180K *

Lead the charge in overseeing program budgets and cost management, ensuring financial efficiency and compliance. Collaborate with teams to support project execution and enhance cost control measures a...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$165K - $253K *

Lead the charge in managing project teams for high voltage substations, ensuring quality delivery on time and within budget. Oversee design phases, coordinate activities, and deliver clear technical r...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform project operations by overseeing portfolio management, optimizing resources, and ensuring strategic alignment for exceptional execution in the metals industry, driving innovation and efficie...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $170K *

Drive operational excellence in product and technical project management, transforming signed contracts into efficient network deployments that scale and enhance customer satisfaction while ensuring r...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$84K - $105K *

Shape the future of program management by leading large-scale real estate initiatives, overseeing project lifecycles, and enhancing client relationships. Collaborate across teams to drive effectivenes...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage complex construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring compliance with design, budget, schedule, and quality standards while coordinating with stakeholders and supervisi...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive the successful delivery of civil engineering projects, ensuring alignment with company goals while managing budgets, resources, and stakeholder communications to deliver high-quality outcomes an...

2 weeks ago

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

$82K *

Transform your engineering career through a dynamic rotational program that cultivates future leaders. Gain diverse experiences across manufacturing, customer engagement, and product development withi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K *

Contribute to the development of future operational leaders through a dynamic, two-year rotational program, gaining diverse engineering experience across various assignments in manufacturing and proje...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $186K *

Lead complex projects in the Power & Energy sector, driving success through effective stakeholder engagement, rigorous oversight, and innovative project management strategies throughout all phases of...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $105K *

Elevate your career by managing dynamic interior projects supporting innovation and client satisfaction. You'll coordinate cross-functional teams, maintain project documentation, and ensure compliance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading project teams, managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance for successful construction outcomes. Collaborate across departments to elevate project...

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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