Stantec

Project Controls Analyst

Stantec$65K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in project/program controls, project management, or project accounting
  • Solid understanding of budget and cost control principles
  • Working knowledge of project accounting methods and earned value management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
  • Experience with MS Project and SQL/SharePoint Applications preferred
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide budget and financial management support to Project Managers
  • Coordinate invoicing with project accounting staff
  • Audit management reports for financial impacts
  • Assist with monthly forecasts and financial estimates
  • Manage all budget and cost control functions
  • Prepare variance and ad hoc reports as needed
  • Interpret project data for continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage
  • Ten paid holidays per year
  • Accrual of 10 to 20 vacation days per year
  • Paid family leave and sick leave in accordance with law
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Project Controls Analyst with a solid background in project controls functions. The Project Controls Analyst 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.

This position is open to candidates throughout the Great Lakes, Midwest, Mountain or West regions.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Provide budget, contract, and financial management support to Project Managers
  • Assist Project Managers with maintaining the life cycle of projects per client requirements and company guidelines
  • Coordinate with project accounting staff to ensure invoices are submitted per established timelines and contractual requirements
  • Audit project management reports for financial impacts and provisions for gross profit optimization
  • Assist Project Managers with monthly forecasts and financial estimates
  • Support Project Managers with project/program enterprise structures (i.e.: Work Breakdown Structures, and Cost Breakdown Structures) as part of project budgeting and setup
  • Perform and manage all budget and cost control functions
  • Prepare month-end reports, variance reports, and ad hoc reports as required
  • Perform analytics and interpret project/program data for continuous improvement
  • Complete financial reconciliations as required
  • May train, manage, or mentor others
  • Administrate the use of Project Management Information Systems in areas such as budget/cost control, document control, and reporting

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Experience is required in all aspects of budget and cost controls, including budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management
  • Understanding contract terms
  • Working knowledge of project accounting methods and requirements
  • 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
  • Proficient in mastering the use of 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 at all levels of management

Education and Experience
  • Relevant technical college graduate or a BS degree, or equivalent experience
  • 3 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.

Pay Range:
• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$65,600.00 - $95,100.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$72,200.00 - $104,600.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$77,400.00 - $112,200.00 Annually
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$82,700.00 - $119,800.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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 | CO | Denver
Organization: 2391 EnvSvcs-US Project Support-Denver CO
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 19/03/2026 03:03:39
Req ID: 1004919

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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.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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