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Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Project Controls Specialist with a solid background in project controls functions. The Project Controls Specialist is a key point of contact for numerous internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for all aspects of the position as outlined below.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Performing responsibilities self-directed and under minimal supervision
• Providing budget, contract, and financial management support to Project Managers
• Interpreting contract terms and assisting Project Managers with maintaining the life cycle of projects per client requirements and company guidelines
• Coordinating with project accounting staff to ensure invoices are submitted per established timelines and contractual requirements
• Auditing project management reports for financial impacts and provisions for gross profit optimization
• Assisting Project Managers with monthly forecasts and financial estimates
• Supporting Project Managers with project/program enterprise structures (e.g. Work Breakdown Structures, and Cost Breakdown Structures as part of project budgeting and setup)
• Performing and managing all budget and cost control functions
• Preparing month-end reports, variance reports, and ad hoc reports as required
• Performing analytics and interpreting project/program data for continuous improvement
• Financial reconciliations as required

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience is required in all aspects of budget and cost controls including budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management
• Requires a thorough understanding of project accounting methods and requirements
• Solid understanding of principles and methods related to Earned Value Management
• Ability to functionally coordinate with both internal and external business processes and to blend the requirements of both
• Superior computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (specifically desired: expertise in MS Excel)
• Experience with MS Project and SQL /SharePoint Applications is a plus
• Must be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to see the "big picture" and use common sense to make decisions
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to build trusting, long-term relationships
• Experienced in working with and providing support to diverse groups in all levels of management
• Experience working in Oracle is preferred

Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in Construction Management, Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering, Accounting/Finance, or Project Management.
5 years of experience in project/program controls, project management, or project accounting position
Experience working in a consulting or project management environment is strongly 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.
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