Project Controller – ( 230001DF )
Description
At Stantec, we approach every Community Development project we undertake—whether at the local or regional level— thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the Community Development infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.
Your Opportunity
Our Community Development Business Center has a need for a Project Controller in a full-time permanent capacity. As Project Controller you will be working closely with the team of Project Managers and Leadership in the Ontario Community Development group 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 planning, scheduling, cost controls, communications, and problem solving in a fast-paced, professional environment to assist the Community Development team with project delivery and program development.
Your Key Responsibilities
Assist the Project Manager in tracking and coordinating the progress of projects on a regular basis to ensure that the project is on-track by developing and maintaining detailed project schedules
Interface with project staff to develop project forecasts and analyze project schedule and costs to complete the project and ensure that those costs are properly recorded in the financial accounting system
Assist project managers and Stantec’s Financial Services group to prepare and process project budgets, change orders, and timely monthly invoices
Assist project managers with preparation of budgets for new projects and change orders in conjunction with clients and other team members
Undertake project setup procedures within internal financial system
Participate in cost risk assessment and schedule risk
Perform project internal audits and financial reconciliations
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 Manager with compliance of Stantec and ISO standards for Project Management, including participation in audits
Provide general team support / office support functions as required
Report to the Business Centre Leadership with regard to ongoing financial matters and be responsible to ensure that timely invoicing and financial reporting is completed
Qualifications
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 and accrual collection
Solid understanding of principles and methods related to Earned Value Management
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
Possess 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. Experience with Financial/Cost systems (Oracle, Prolog, etc.) is preferred
Prior work in project controls / project assistant role is a plus
A/E industry experience preferred
Education and Experience
Two-year business or related degree preferred with minimum of 1-year appropriate course work in project management, accounting, finance, or business preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience performing financial analysis, cost management, scheduling and other project controls functions over the life of a project
Position will primarily work in an office setting. Stantec is utilizing a flexible workplace strategy where working from home on a part-time basis may be permitted.
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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Ottawa
Organization : BC-1614 CommDev-CA Ontario West
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Mar 23, 2023, 2:10:28 PM
Req ID: 230001DF
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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