Job DescriptionYour Opportunity We are seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join our team. You will work under supervision of a Project Controls Lead and be responsible for various project control assignments and be a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. This position is primarily focused on supporting the project managers, project leads and other team members in the areas of scheduling, costing and concepts related to the industry technology, project management and earned value management.
Key Accountabilities:- Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated critical path method schedules for major programs and a portfolio of projects in Primavera.
- Review schedule, progress and productivity of resources; monitor and verify monthly costs and earned value; and conduct change order management and control.
- Develop, manage and monitor program and project specific budgets, cash flow projections and forecasts.
- Evaluate and update data regarding cost status, resource requirements and productivity variance reports.
- Develop and prepare monthly project progress reports.
- Develop concise progress summary reports.
- Develop and prepare any specific reporting requirement of Project Managers and clients
- Interface directly with Project Managers in order to review project plans, budgets, status reports and deliverables. Ensure that work products meet standards as defined by Stantec.
- Participate in the processes required of all projects operating within the corporate project delivery system, in support of enterprise project delivery and financial management functions.
- Perform standard project controls functions including planning & scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor commitment management, change management, forecasting, and earned value management.
- Prepare cash flow and earned value reports and perform earned value analysis.
- Prepare month-end reports, variance reports, and ad hoc reports as required.
- Perform analysis of project schedule and financial information.
QualificationsCapabilities and Credentials- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to build trusting, long-term relationships.
- Willingness to learn and adapt new tools and system/processes.
- Knowledge of Primavera P6 preferred.
- Demonstrated experience of project design management and co-ordination with project teams.
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate with diverse groups and support various levels of management.
- Demonstrated competence in MS Office applications.
- Willingness to adjust schedule occasionally to support collaboration with project managers and stakeholders across various time zones.
Education and Experience - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Construction Management, Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering, Accounting/Finance, or Project Management.
- Minimum 2 to 7 years of experience in project controls, project management or project accounting.
- Experience in project controls, scheduling, cost engineering and cost control pertaining to engineering and construction activities would be an asset.
About the TeamPay 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
