Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

• Strong understanding of all phases of project controls concepts
• Understanding of project accounting
• Understanding of principles and methods related to Earned Value Management
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, organize, 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.), and Scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Primavera) is preferred
• Prior work in project controls / project assistant role is a plus
• Engineering industry experience preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Two-year business or related degree preferred with minimum of 1 year appropriate course work in project management, accounting, finance, or business preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience performing financial analysis, cost management, scheduling and other project controls functions over the life of a project
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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.

• Assist Project Managers to ensure that Stantec’s project management requirements are being met and that projects are on-track, including compliance with Stantec and ISO standards for Project Management and participation in audits.
• Report to the Business Centre Leadership with regard to project performance, ongoing financial matters and be responsible to ensure that timely invoicing and financial reporting are completed
• Support Project Managers with project management reporting, developing financial percent complete and estimate to complete forecasts, processing change notices and reviewing monthly invoices.
• Assist with setting up new projects
• Support administration and monitoring of project sub-consultant agreements
• Provide general team support / office support functions as require