Stantec

Program Controls Specialist

Stantec$70K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Understanding of project control concepts with strong communication skills.
  • 5+ years of experience in budget and cost controls, including forecasting and earned value management.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges.
  • Ability to ensure accuracy and completeness in work while managing time effectively.
  • Strong analytical capabilities for developing innovative solutions and forecasting outcomes.
  • Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Primavera P6) and proficiency in standard business applications.

Responsibilities

  • Provide budget and financial management support for the program team.
  • Assist Project Managers in maintaining project life cycles as per client and company guidelines.
  • Develop and maintain program-specific budgets, cash flow forecasts, and key performance metrics.
  • Support change management processes related to scope, schedule, or budget adjustments.
  • Monitor and control the program schedule and project progress, offering corrective solutions as needed.
  • Document and communicate variance analyses in line with change control processes.
  • Utilize a centralized repository for project data and ensure effective reporting.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment in design and construction.
  • Opportunities for professional growth under experienced program leaders.
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders across projects.
  • Exposure to advanced project management and control systems.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Your Opportunity

We are currently looking to add a Program Controls Specialist to support program and project management activities. In the role, the individual will be able to apply technical skills in cost controls, schedule management, communications, and problem solving in a fast-paced, professional, design and construction environment under the guidance of lead program staff.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Provide budget, contract, and financial management support to Program team members
  • Understand contract terms and assist Project Managers with maintaining the life cycle of projects per client requirements and company guidelines.
  • Developing progress reports and maintaining integrated key performance metrics (KPIs)
  • Developing, managing, and monitoring and controlling program and project specific budgets, cash flow projections, and forecasts
  • Supporting, documenting, and tracking change management processes for potential adjustments to scope, schedule, or budget
  • Responsible for supporting Program teams in developing, managing, updating, and monitoring the program schedule.
  • Interfacing and maintaining liaison with program and project management, stakeholders, client, contractors, and other consultants on all project controls related activities.
  • Adhering to project control processes to analyze project performance including change control, project updating, and reporting.
  • Monitor project progress with regards scope, time and costs. Provide corrective solutions if deviations occur.
  • Document and communicate variance and trend analyses according to the change control process.
  • Display understanding of the role of performance measurement to produce a record of past performance, identify trends and forecast future performance in a manner that informs and drives management intervention.
  • Follow project and program reporting processes and execute appropriate reporting cycles.
  • Utilize a single source of truth repository for project data and dashboard reporting.
  • Support Program teams in Program Management Information Systems implementation and best practices in the areas of Program and Project Controls


Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Understanding of project control concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
  • Experience in areas of budget and cost controls including budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management
  • Applies a detailed approval with exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
  • Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to proactively conceive and develop new and innovative ideas and/or solutions, and forecast possible outcomes
  • Strong organizational and project management skills; able to work to tight deadlines, prioritize duties and work under pressure to ensure milestones are met
  • Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
  • Proven self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision


Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business or related field
  • 5+ years of managing contract management information
  • Experience with project management software such as SharePoint, Trimble Unity Construct, Primavera P6, etc. is desirable
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and other normal business applications
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to concurrently manage multiple assignments and quickly adapt to new priorities


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 Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
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25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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