Project Controller

Project Controller - ( 240004D2 )

Description

Stantec Buildings 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.

Your Opportunity

Our Winnipeg office 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 to provide financial and change management support on scope, schedule, and cost throughout the life cycle of projects. 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 team with project delivery and program development.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers to ensure that Stantec’s project management requirements are being met and that projects are on-track, including compliance with Stantec and ISO standards for Project Management and participation in audits.
• Report to the Business Centre Leadership with regard to project performance, ongoing financial matters and be responsible to ensure that timely invoicing and financial reporting are completed.
• Support Project Managers with project management reporting, developing financial percent complete and estimate to complete forecasts, processing change notices, and reviewing monthly invoices.
• Assist with setting up new projects.
• Support administration and monitoring of project sub-consultant agreements.
• Provide general team support / office support functions as required.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong understanding of all phases of project controls concepts.
• Understanding of project accounting.
• Understanding of principles and methods related to Earned Value Management.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, organize, 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.), and Scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Primavera) is preferred.
• Prior work in project controls / project assistant role is a plus.
• Engineering industry experience preferred.

Education and Experience

• Two-year business or related degree preferred with a minimum of 1-year appropriate coursework 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 preferred.

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 others’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, 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.

Primary Location: Canada-Manitoba-Winnipeg

Organization: BC-1445 Buildings-CA Manitoba

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: No

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Dec 9, 2024, 11:00:07 AM

Req ID: 240004D2

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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