Project Controller

Join to apply for the Project Controller role at Stantec. Stantec’s Buildings business line is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec. As part of a collaborative project management team, our project controllers provide innovative solutions for complex challenges while always focusing on client and business needs and team collaboration. Joining our team offers opportunities for mentorship and growth through work on diverse projects, both small and large, across multiple sectors. Our teams enjoy working directly with internal and external clients as valued and respected project team members. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, empowerment, and thought leadership. Your Opportunity The successful performance of a project depends on appropriate planning and execution. Project controls is responsible for project metrics such as time, cost, and resources as well as project revenue and cash flow. This position encompasses the people, processes and tools used to plan, manage, and mitigate cost and schedule issues and risks that may impact a project. Your Key Responsibilities Gain proficient knowledge of the Stantec Project Management tools and understanding and following Stantec’s over-arching project management framework processes to become a resource for Project Managers and supporting ISO 9001 compliance. Assist the Project Management team with work breakdown structure, work plan development, and analysis of work plan against schedule. Contribute to proposal development ensuring contractual and operational compliance. Assist with contract and legal compliance review. Assist with subconsultant agreements compilation. Understand integration between cost and schedule. Setup and maintain cost performance against baseline schedule. Setup and maintain cost controls from project initiation to close out. Routinely provide standardized, accurate cost reports for project managers. Validate source data and ensure integrity of processes affecting project success such as project coding, budget allocation, A/R & A/P project related activity. Facilitate change order management with Project Managers and coordinate inputs via the wider project team. Coordinate and update project estimate-to-complete (ETC) requirements with Project Managers and project teams. Knowledge and use of earned value principles, including but not limited to CPI, SPI, EAC and variance. Project invoicing as outlined in contract requirements, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Monitor accounts receivables to ensure prompt payment per the contract terms – coordinate with the client as appropriate. Prepare financial summaries and participate in project governance meetings with Project Managers as required. Perform thorough QA/QC on all deliverables. Provide mentoring and training to Junior Project Controllers as needed. Your Capabilities and Credentials Understanding of the project management life cycle and project controls processes and procedures. Must be self-motivated, possess strong interpersonal skills, and maintain a positive mindset; effectively communicate with clients, subconsultants, and staff at all levels. Ability to prioritize and coordinate numerous project tasks in a rapidly changing environment. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communications. Ability to review and interpret financial reports. Demonstrated experience producing work breakdown structures, cash flow projections, earned value, and variance reports. Ability to read, interpret, and act upon the requirements outlined in agreements and contracts. Must be proficient in MS Office skills, with advanced skills in MS Excel. Experience in Power BI would be an asset. Experience with Financial/Cost systems (Oracle or Similar, Power BI, etc.) is preferred. Experience with MS Project or P6 would be considered and an asset. Prior work in project controls / project assistant role on projects exceeding $5M design / $50M construction fee is a plus. Education and Experience Associate’s degree in business, engineering, or finance preferred with a minimum of 5 years’ experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience. Experience in an architecture / engineering firm or construction related company preferred. 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. Pay Transparency In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Benefits Summary Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. #J-18808-Ljbffr