Hybrid Project Financial Lead

at Stantec

• Job title: Project Financial Lead
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Calgary, Canada

About the role

• Project Financial Lead responsible for coaching project managers and monitoring project finances. Ensuring compliance with project management principles at Stantec.

Responsibilities

• The PFL will be responsible for supporting project managers with compliance of Stantec corporate and business-line specific project management (PM) practices within BC 1235.
• The PFL will report and be accountable to the 1235 BC Operations Leader (BCOL) and also support the Project Management Lead (PML) for Western Canada.
• The PFL will be responsible for coaching project managers by growing their PM capabilities and regularly monitoring and reporting on the financials of projects in the BC.
• The PFL will support the BC in compliance to Stantec’s standards of project delivery, risk management, budgeting and earned value management.

Requirements

• Recent experience managing projects, including the development of scope, schedule, and budget, and the subsequent monitoring of cost and schedule. Preference will be for candidates with experience managing high value projects.
• Strong experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from pursuit through closeout, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.
• Understanding of Stantec financial methods, procedures, and policies, particularly earned value management.
• Understanding of Stantec PM Framework and Project Risk Review Practice.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills to effectively work and collaborate with BC project managers.
• Problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify when a project is in trouble (e.g., deviations from baseline scope, schedule, or budget) and provide guidance on mitigation measures or corrective action to address the problem.
• Ability to travel to other Stantec offices within the BC – preference may be given to candidates who are located within the BC.
• Ability to advocate for change and deliver positive impact through influence.
• Passion for excellence, continuous improvement, and professional PM, as well as demonstrated ability to create, foster and lead a team.

Benefits

• 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