About the role

Entry level Project Controls Analyst at Stantec supporting financial health of project management. Focused on data analytics, cost forecasting, and project scheduling with quality standards.

Responsibilities

Invoicing support of Project Managers & their projects financial health
Monitor & Controlling Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) to minimize financial interest impacts to the Business Center’s (BC) bottom line
Run reports & update Power BI dashboards for project specific analytics and to inform Project Managers of trends analysis as well potential financial impacts
Support monthly financial updates (forecasts) with Project Managers in our Earned Value Management tools
Project Controls support (cost and schedule) for project managers in the delivery and execution of projects through Earned Value Management processes on a portfolio of projects ranging in size
Analyze and provide feedback on trends and impacts to projects costs and schedule
Manage project forecasts to minimize impacts to the BC financials period over period, with the goal of avoiding peaks & valleys from one period to the next
Assist in the preparation of project performance reports on a portfolio of projects which include Earned Value metrics, variance reports and technical information received from Project Managers
Prepare rolling forecast of staff requirements for various projects based on scope of work, input from project managers and other project controls staff; analyze and provide proactive feedback
Change Management: assist in preparation of project change notices, change orders, and maintain change order log

Knowledge of Project Management, Earned Value Management techniques and processes with a strong focus in data analytics, cost analysis, financial forecasting and project scheduling
Knowledge of scheduling software (including Primavera P6 & Microsoft Project)
Knowledge of data visualization software (including Microsoft PowerBI or Tableau)
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with clients, contractors, and staff at all levels
In-person 3 times a week (preferred) to partner with Project Managers & Business Center leadership
Bachelor’s degree in the field of business administration, management, finance, economics, marketing, mathematics, data analytics or another relevant technical field
Minimum of 1-3 years of supporting project teams, project managers & business leaders

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
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)