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 - $130K *

Join us to enhance project financial controls and reporting within the Power Delivery Division. Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate forecasting and risk mitigation, while establishing...

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3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by leading program controls, managing costs, and fostering strong relationships. Oversee bids, schedules, and negotiations while enhancing your career in a dynamic, collaborative...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $135K *

Empower your construction career by supporting innovative data center projects. Oversee site activities, document progress, and collaborate with teams to drive successful project outcomes in a dynamic...

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Reposted 5 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive project success by managing changes, costs, and schedules on large-scale projects. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients to optimize performance and ensure best value while nurturin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Deliver accurate project financial reporting while partnering with teams to enhance cost control and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle. Drive continuous improvement in project controls p...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform project governance across a diverse client portfolio to ensure strategic alignment and enhance project delivery through effective compliance and performance management...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $108K *

Elevate your career by leading cost and commercial management across North America's data center projects. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure financial compliance and enhance project outcomes...

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2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $95K *

Engage in impactful energy efficiency projects by managing applications and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and communication while supporting program goals and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in project controls for federal programs, focusing on Primavera P6 schedule development and EVMS reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance project performance, cost tracking...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that leads environmental site characterization for mobility projects, ensuring compliance and managing risks. You'll drive strategic planning, execution, and oversight of assessments and p...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $100K *

Make your mark by managing contract and program costs/schedules up to $10M. Analyze performance and provide recommendations while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance project success and drive...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of project controls by leading national initiatives, enhancing processes, and building talent within a dynamic team. Drive excellence and efficiency across operations, ensuring unifor...

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1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming energy infrastructure through project management excellence. Oversee diverse teams to ensure successful execution, fostering innovation and efficiency while enhancing c...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $241K *

Champion project success by managing complex construction portfolios through all phases, from planning and execution to closeout, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and facilitating stak...

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Today

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

$103K - $181K *

Advance project management initiatives by leading teams through all phases of complex FAA infrastructure projects. Drive success with strategic planning and effective communication to meet objectives...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a pivotal role in managing integrated master schedules for projects. Drive coordination across all phases—engineering to commissioning—ensuring timeline accuracy and stakeholder engagement to kee...

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1 week ago

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

$89K - $106K *

Join a collaborative team to develop grant strategies and oversee project management across environmental and infrastructure initiatives, ensuring funding acquisition and compliance throughout the gra...

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2 days ago

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

$89K - $94K *

Empower teams by leading cross-functional projects, optimizing workflow efficiencies, and ensuring operational excellence while managing diverse stakeholders in a dynamic environment...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing complex power systems studies projects for mission critical facilities, ensuring accurate execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while collaborating with inte...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $165K *

Shape the future of construction projects by creating and managing schedules for complex programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive efficiency and ensure timely delivery across variou...

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5 days ago

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

$182K - $204K *

Lead the development of project controls for large-scale construction projects. Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and performance data management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure...

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1 week ago

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

$115K - $122K *

Empower program success by managing critical performance metrics, budgets, and schedules. Collaborate with diverse teams to provide insights for informed decisions and ensure complete alignment with p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's committed to ensuring compliance and accountability in construction by performing detailed audits of payment applications, guiding project owners, and fostering best practices acros...

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6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the coordination and execution of scientific data-driven projects, bridging communication between experts and teams to ensure clear objectives, thorough documentation, and efficient workflows, wh...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by driving the architecture and implementation of Oracle Fusion PPM solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, enhance, and support scalable solutions that align...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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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