Project Controller

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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.

We currently have an opportunity for a highly motivated Project Controller to join our Environmental Services group. We are seeking an individual with demonstrated experience in project controls and/or coordination related work including knowledge of project management processes and project life cycles.  The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, is detail-oriented, has excellent computer software skills and enjoys working in a supportive team environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Project Controller, you must be flexible, supportive, proactive, and attentive to detail. You must also have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and interruptions in order to meet and balance deadlines with multiple and shifting priorities. You will be able to analyze information and provide timely standard and customized cost control reports. The successful candidate will be working with senior project controllers that will provide mentorship and support. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Setup and maintain cost controls from project initiation to close out.
• Routinely provide standardized, accurate cost reports for project managers.
• Review and code 3rd party invoices for processing.
• Monitor project budgets and facilitate change management processes as required.
• Analyze, evaluate and forecast based on progress and performance
• Track cost performance against baselines and update baselines accordingly
• Understand and provide support to develop Work Breakdown Structures for project execution and monitoring.
• Validate source data and ensure integrity of processes affecting project success such as project coding, budget allocation, A/R & A/P project related activity.
• Manage invoicing while ensuring compliance to project contractual terms and conditions.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Project Managers. 
• Perform financial reconciliations.
• Administrate the use of Oracle Financial systems (or similar) and in-house project management software (IPS) in the areas such as budget/cost control and reporting
• Perform thorough QA/QC on all deliverables.

 Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Understanding of the project management life cycle and project controls processes and procedures.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, to prioritize, to multi-task and manage expectations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with clients, contractors, and staff at all levels
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient user in MS Excel and MS Word.
• A desire to learn and grow. 

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience, or combination of education and experience may be considered. 
• Technical degree/diploma/certificate in business, economics, engineering, or related field.

Stantec is proud to offer a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to work in one of our Canadian offices, and from your home office may be considered.  

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

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