Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Project Controls Analyst with a solid background in project controls functions. The Project Controls Analyst is a key point of contact for numerous internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for all aspects of the position as outlined below.
This position is open to candidates throughout the Great Lakes, Midwest, Mountain or West regions.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Provide budget, contract, and financial management support to Project Managers
- Assist Project Managers with maintaining the life cycle of projects per client requirements and company guidelines
- Coordinate with project accounting staff to ensure invoices are submitted per established timelines and contractual requirements
- Audit project management reports for financial impacts and provisions for gross profit optimization
- Assist Project Managers with monthly forecasts and financial estimates
- Support Project Managers with project/program enterprise structures (i.e.: Work Breakdown Structures, and Cost Breakdown Structures) as part of project budgeting and setup
- Perform and manage all budget and cost control functions
- Prepare month-end reports, variance reports, and ad hoc reports as required
- Perform analytics and interpret project/program data for continuous improvement
- Complete financial reconciliations as required
- May train, manage, or mentor others
- Administrate the use of Project Management Information Systems in areas such as budget/cost control, document control, and reporting
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Experience is required in all aspects of budget and cost controls, including budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management
- Understanding contract terms
- Working knowledge of project accounting methods and requirements
- Understanding of principles and methods related to Earned Value Management
- Ability to functionally coordinate with both internal and external business processes and to blend the requirements of both
- Proficient in mastering the use of Microsoft Office Suite (specifically desired: expertise in MS Excel)
- Experience with MS Project and SQL /SharePoint Applications is a plus
- Must be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
- Ability to see the "big picture" and use common sense to make decisions
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to build trusting, long-term relationships
- Experienced in working with and providing support to diverse groups at all levels of management
Education and Experience
- Relevant technical college graduate or a BS degree, or equivalent experience
- 3 years of experience in project/program controls, project management, or project accounting position
- Experience working in a consulting or project management environment is strongly preferred
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
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About UsGrounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
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What We Do
We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 350 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients' needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
