Project Controller

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we're making an impact around the world. If you're looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals passionate about the future of transportation. 

We create great places and connections that get people and goods moving whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected

Your Opportunity

Our Ontario West based Transportation Business Line has a need for a Project Controller in a full-time permanent capacity, based in one of our offices in southwestern Ontario (Hamilton, Waterloo, or London). As Project Controller you will be working closely with the team of Project Managers and Leadership in the Transportation Business Line to provide financial and change management support on scope, schedule, and cost throughout the life cycle of projects. Our projects are multi-discipline, engineering, water, landscape architectural, planning, etc. that can include some or all of the following project phases: conceptual, preliminary design, detailed design, and construction phases. As a project controls professional at Stantec, you will utilize your expertise in financial planning, scheduling, cost controls, communications, and problem solving in a fast-paced, professional environment to assist the Transportation team with project delivery and program development.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work with project managers to regularly develop and analyze project forecasts (which includes project schedule and costs) along with communicating results to upper-level management.
• Assist project managers with the preparation of budgets for new projects and change orders in conjunction with clients and other team members. Along with reviewing WIP/AR and monthly invoices.  
• Monitor the progress of large projects on a regular basis to evaluate potential financial risks and ensure financial health and proper tracking in accordance with standards.
• Review and provide strategic analysis of financial statements and provide commentary on required troubleshooting to improve financial results.
• Perform project internal audits and financial reconciliations along with reviewing newly created projects with the internal financial system.
• Support development, administration and monitoring of project sub- consultant agreements.
• Liaise between project technical leads and project managers to monitor and control project resourcing and accounting.
• Assist project managers with compliance of Stantec and ISO standards for Project Management, including participation in audits.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong understanding of all phases of project controls concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others.
• Thorough understanding of project accounting, accrual collection and cost-based accounting.
• Solid understanding of principles and methods related to Earned Value Management (EAC, ETC, CPI, SPI, VAC etc.).
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, organize, and set priorities and make timely decisions.
• Self-motivated, proactive individual with a strong work ethic, capable of prioritizing and communicating to multiple groups.
• Able to adapt quickly to changing work demands without compromising accuracy and quality of work.
• Excellent written and verbal communications along with strong problem solving and analytical skills (including attention to detail).
• Positive attitude, with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must be proficient in MS Office skills, with advanced skills in MS Excel (Pivots, V-Lookups, SUMIFS etc.). Experience with Financial/Cost systems (Oracle, Prolog, etc.) is preferred.
• Prior work in project controls/senior project accounting role is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Four-year (or equivalent) accounting, business or related degree preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of experience performing financial analysis, cost management, scheduling and other project controls functions over the life of a project.

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.