Stantec

Project Controls Specialist-Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec • $90K — $110K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive project controls experience in design-engineering or professional services firm.
  • Strong knowledge of project cost control, forecasting, and earned value management in labor-based environment.
  • Proficiency with project controls tools and systems, including Excel and project financial software.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers, technical teams, and finance stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed project budgets and forecasts.
  • Establish cost and schedule control structures aligned with project plans.
  • Monitor project performance and identify trends, risks, and variances.
  • Prepare and deliver regular project controls reports, including variance analysis.
  • Coordinate with Finance on revenue recognition and invoicing activities.
  • Support development of project schedules in coordination with project teams.
  • Assist with risk identification and change order evaluations.

Benefits

  • Hybrid or office-based role depending on location and business needs.
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Control
  • Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, forecasts (EAC/ETC), and cash flow projections.
  • Establish and manage cost and schedule control structures (WBS) aligned with project scope and execution plans.
  • Monitor project performance using earned value and other key performance indicators; identify trends, risks, and variances.
  • Support baseline development, change management, and reforecasting activities.

Financial Management & Reporting
  • Track project costs, labor utilization, and profitability across internal teams and subconsultants.
  • Prepare and deliver regular project controls reports for project teams and leadership, including variance analysis and corrective action recommendations.
  • Coordinate with Finance on revenue recognition, invoicing support, and financial close activities as required.
  • Ensure compliance with internal project controls standards and external contractual requirements.

Schedule Management
  • Support development and maintenance of project schedules in coordination with Project Managers and discipline leads.
  • Analyze schedule impacts, critical path, and resource loading where applicable.
  • Integrate schedule data with cost and forecast reporting to provide a holistic view of project performance.

Risk, Change, and Governance
  • Support identification and quantification of project risks and opportunities.
  • Assist with change order evaluations, pricing support, and documentation.
  • Provide guidance on project controls best practices and mentor junior project controls staff as needed.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive project controls experience within a design-engineering or professional services firm, preferred
  • Strong knowledge of project cost control, forecasting, and earned value management in a labor-based environment.
  • Proficiency with project controls tools and systems (e.g., Excel, project financial systems, scheduling software, Power BI or similar reporting tools).
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, technical teams, and finance stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting multi-discipline design projects and large, complex programs.
  • Advanced Excel, P6/Project, and Power BI skills for financial modeling and dashboard reporting.
  • Familiarity with internal governance models, stage-gate processes, or PMO environments.
  • Professional certifications (PMP, PSP, EVP, CCP, or similar) a plus.

Work Environment / Expectations
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • May support geographically distributed project teams, including global delivery centers.
  • Hybrid or office-based role depending on location and business needs.


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
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
NASDAQ
STN
* Ladders Estimates

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