Project Controls Specialist supporting program and project management at Stantec. Focused on scheduling, cost controls, and performance monitoring in a design and construction environment.
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and monitor integrated project schedules and cost control systems to ensure alignment with project objectives
Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Accountant to establish baseline schedules (cost and resource loaded), set up program and projects’ control budget and tasks
Perform ongoing schedule updates and cost tracking, including progress measurement, forecasting, and variance analysis by updating the actual cost and resources in the schedule
Prepare and maintain cash flow projections, budget forecasts, and schedule forecasts, ensuring consistency between cost and schedule data
Monitor project performance related to scope, schedule, and cost, and recommend corrective actions when deviations occur
Analyze and report on schedule performance (critical path, delays, float) and cost performance (earned value, variances, trends)
Support and administer change management processes, including evaluation of both schedule and cost impacts, and implementing the change orders in the Project CBS and the schedule
Prepare Backup for the Invoices in full liaison with Project Accountant
Support Project Managers to prepare input for the monthly reports
Interface with project team and subs on all project controls matters related to scheduling and cost management
Implement and support project control processes, including progress measurement, forecasting, change control, and reporting cycles
Track, document, and communicate variances, trends, and risks affecting both schedule and budget
Maintain accurate data in a centralized system of record to ensure consistency and reliability of project reporting
Requirements
Strong understanding of both scheduling and cost control principles, including CPM scheduling and earned value management (EVM)
Proven experience in developing and managing project schedules and budgets within engineering and construction environments
Ability to integrate cost and schedule data to provide meaningful performance insights and forecasts
Experience in preparing cost and resource loaded schedules and updating the actual costs and resources monthly to prepare the cashflow and resource forecast
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy, completeness, and consistency
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Proactive and results-driven, with the ability to anticipate risks and support decision-making
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, or related field
10+ years of experience in project controls, including both scheduling and cost controls
Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 for schedule development, resource loading, and cost integration
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and earned value analysis
Familiarity with project management systems such as SharePoint, Trimble Unity Construct, Aconex, or similar
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other standard business tools
Benefits
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans
wellness program
health care spending account
wellness spending account
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
paid time off
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan
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