Project Controller - ( 240002L5 )

Description

Starting a project with the end goal in mind creates meaningful change. This philosophy guides how we approach every transportation infrastructure project - from concept design to construction - with a consistent driver of providing people with better and smarter mobility options. From major expressway and rural roadway projects to transit systems and airport design, our focus is always on providing solutions that respect the local environment. This is how we elevate communities.

Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future by bringing transformational building solutions to life — join us!

Your Opportunity

In this position you will have the opportunity to provide support for the successful execution of construction projects through conformance to Stantec’s ISO requirements, corporate policies, project management framework, and client requirements and standards.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with business center leadership, finance, project managers and other project controllers to ensure successful project execution, overall financial health of business operations and process optimization

• Support with project management best practices, revenue/cost forecasting, change management, budgets and business plans

• Monitor project financial progress, recommend areas of improvement, help to identify areas of risk

• Assist with internal processes (project setups, forecasting, monitoring gross margins, invoicing/accounts receivable, sub-consultants, contract reviews, etc.)

• Gather and analyze data to understand trends to assist leadership with business decisions

• Review and analyze project gross margins and work with team and management to find costs savings and efficiencies

• Assist team members to adhere to client standards and corporate policies and procedures, i.e., status reporting, quality reviews, audits etc.

• Support and assist with training of project controllers, and project managers

• Assist in the smooth implementation of new processes and systems, quickly addressing any issues that arise

• Foster a healthy and safe work environment and provide safety compliance

• Create and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally including associated stakeholders

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Prior work in a financial role/project controller/ project manager/ project assistant role is a plus

• Financial Acumen: understanding of general finance and budgeting, including profit and loss

• Strong listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Effective time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and assignments

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Eager to learn, resourceful and a “team player” approach

• Demonstrate initiative with attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills

• Adaptability to find solutions to maximize efficiency with processes

• Must be able to successfully work both collaboratively and independently

• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Outlook, MS Teams, MS Office 365 including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Access

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience

• Work experience in project management, finance, analytics is preferred

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for periods of time.

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 will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

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 : Canada-Alberta-Edmonton

Other Locations : Canada-Alberta-Calgary, Canada-Alberta-Lethbridge, Canada-Alberta-Red Deer

Organization : BC-1136 Transpt-CA Alberta

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jun 26, 2024, 3:38:24 PM

Req ID: 240002L5

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