Project Controller - Markham, Canada - Stantec

Stantec

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Project Controller - Transportation

Description

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet.

Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience.

Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Our Transportation Team has a need for a Project Controller in a full-time permanent capacity, based in one of our Ontario offices (Markham, Mississauga, Hamilton, Waterloo, London, Ottawa).

As Project Controller you will be working closely with the team of Project Managers who are involved in the planning, design, and contract administration of large transportation infrastructure projects across Ontario.

As a project controls professional at Stantec, you will utilize your expertise in financial planning, scheduling, cost controls, communications, and problem solving in a fast-paced, professional environment to assist the Transportation team with project delivery and program development.

Your Key Responsibilities

Assist project managers across several Business Centers in Ontario and Eastern Canada with preparation of budgets for new projects and change orders in conjunction with clients and other team members
Assist project managers and Stantec's Financial Services group to prepare and process project budgets, change orders, and timely monthly invoices
Undertake project setup procedures within internal financial system
Interface with project staff and project managers to regularly develop project forecasts and analyze project schedule and costs to complete the project and ensure that those costs are properly recorded in the financial accounting system
Assist project managers and leadership to monitor the progress of large projects on a regular basis to evaluate potential financial risks and ensure financial health and proper tracking in accordance with standards
Review and provide strategic analysis of financial statements and provide commentary on required troubleshooting to improve financial results
Perform project internal audits and financial reconciliations
Support development, administration and monitoring of project sub

- consultant agreements

Liaise between project technical leads and project managers to monitor and control project resourcing and accounting
Assist project managers with compliance of Stantec and ISO standards for Project Management, including participation in audits
Provide general team support / office support functions as required
Report to Business Centre Leadership with regard to ongoing financial matters and be responsible to ensure that timely invoicing and financial reporting is completed

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Strong understanding of all phases of project controls concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others
Thorough understanding of project accounting and accrual collection
Solid understanding of principles and methods related to Earned Value Management
Ability to multitask, manage time, organize, and set priorities and make timely decisions
Selfmotivated, proactive individual with a strong work ethic, capable of prioritizing and communicating to multiple groups
Able to adapt quickly to changing work demands without compromising accuracy and quality of work
Excellent written and verbal communications
Possess strong problem solving and analytical skills, including attention to detail
Positive attitude, with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Must be proficient in MS Office skills, with advanced skills in MS Excel. Experience with Financial/Cost systems (Oracle, Prolog, etc.) is preferred
Prior work in project controls / project assistant role is a plus
A/E industry experience preferred.

Education and Experience

Postsecondary education (degree or diploma) in business or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience performing financial analysis, cost management, scheduling and other project controls functions over the life of a project

This position will primarily work in an office setting. Stantec is utilizing a flexible workplace strategy where working from home on a part-time basis may be permitted.

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 pl