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Your Opportunity

Our Winnipeg Transportation Business Centre has a need for a Project Controller in a full-time permanent capacity. As Project Controller you will be working closely with the team of local Project Managers and Transportation Leadership to provide financial support for successful operations of the business by supporting the business center’s financials, as well as supporting project financials for a variety of transportation projects through conformance to Stantec’s ISO requirements, corporate policies, project management framework, and client requirements and standards.

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 oversight.

Your Key Responsibilities Lead timely project financial forecasting, invoicing, and follow-up on accounts payable. Assist leadership and project managers with overall support of project financial health including cost forecasting, scope change request, budget monitoring, and support of project schedule. Support with document control including pertinent internal and external documentation meeting internal and external quality control processes. Assist project managers and leadership with regular project health checks and status reporting, invoicing, provision control, and contract management. Respond to internal and external requests for financial forecasting information. Coordinate and attend internal and external team meetings and keep detailed meeting minutes. Assist project managers and Stantec Financial Services group with preparation of budgets, work breakdown structures, and change orders in conjunction with external and internal requests. Assist project managers with preparing, reviewing, and processing 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. Assist project managers with compliance of Stantec and ISO standards for Project Management. Provide general team support / office support functions as required. Report to Business Centre Leadership with regards to ongoing financial matters and be responsible to ensure that timely invoicing and financial reporting is completed. Your Capabilities and Credentials Prior experience and background in business analysis and financial analysis. Prior experience in documentation control and financial services. Strong understanding of all phases of project controls concepts and ability to communicate and work with others. Thorough understanding of project accounting and accrual collection. Solid understanding of principles and methods related to Earned Value Management. Ability to multi-task, manage time, organize, and set priorities and make timely decisions. Self-motivated, 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.). Engineering consulting industry experience is considered an asset. Education and Experience Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in accounting, business or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 3–5 years of experience performing financial analysis, cost management, scheduling, and other project controls functions. Experience with Earned Value Management is considered a strong asset. Experience working in transportation, engineering, and/or consulting field is considered an asset.

Position will primarily work in an office setting. This position can be filled through working remote within Western Canada; however a local candidate would be preferred.

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.

 

 

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