Project Controls Specialist

Project Controls Specialist - ( 240000HP )

Description

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn't have to be true? What if our built environment - where we live, learn, play, and conduct business - carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future-join us!

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Project Controls Specialist with a solid background in project controls functions. The Project Controls Specialist is a key point of contact for numerous internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for all aspects of the position as outlined below.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Performing responsibilities self-directed and under minimal supervision

• Providing budget, contract, and financial management support to Project Managers

• Interpreting contract terms and assisting Project Managers with maintaining the life cycle of projects per client requirements and company guidelines

• Coordinating with project accounting staff to ensure invoices are submitted per established timelines and contractual requirements

• Auditing project management reports for financial impacts and provisions for gross profit optimization

• Assisting Project Managers with monthly forecasts and financial estimates

• Supporting Project Managers with project/program enterprise structures (e.g. Work Breakdown Structures, and Cost Breakdown Structures as part of project budgeting and setup)

• Performing and managing all budget and cost control functions

• Preparing month-end reports, variance reports, and ad hoc reports as required

• Performing analytics and interpreting project/program data for continuous improvement

• Financial reconciliations as required

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience is required in all aspects of budget and cost controls including budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management

• Requires a thorough understanding of project accounting methods and requirements

• Solid understanding of principles and methods related to Earned Value Management

• Ability to functionally coordinate with both internal and external business processes and to blend the requirements of both

• Superior computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (specifically desired: expertise in MS Excel)

• Experience with MS Project and SQL /SharePoint Applications is a plus

• Must be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

• Ability to see the "big picture" and use common sense to make decisions

• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to build trusting, long-term relationships

• Experienced in working with and providing support to diverse groups in all levels of management

• Experience working in Oracle is preferred

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Construction Management, Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering, Accounting/Finance, or Project Management.

• 5 years of experience in project/program controls, project management, or project accounting position

• Experience working in a consulting or project management environment is strongly preferred.

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.

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.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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 : United States-Illinois-Chicago

Organization : BC-2357 Buildings-US Acquisition ESD

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 1, 2024, 2:18:06 PM

Req ID: 240000HP

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