Stantec

Project Controller

Stantec

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Edmonton • Canada

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Oracle

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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 asset.
  • Prior work in project controls / project assistant role on projects exceeding $5M design / $50M construction fee is a plus.
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Positive and collaborative work culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementwork breakdown structurecost performanceearned value principlesfinancial reportingcash flow projectionsvariance reportscontract complianceISO 9001 complianceproject controls
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsself-motivatedability to prioritizementoringtrainingpositive mindset
Certifications
Associate’s degree in businessAssociate’s degree in engineeringAssociate’s degree in finance