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Stantec Project Controls Professional in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
Project Controls Professional - ( 240002S5 )
Description
At Stantec, we approach every Community Development project we undertake—whether at the local or regional level— thoughtfully and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the Community Development infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.
Your Opportunity
Our Community Development Business Line has a need for a Project Controls Professional in a full-time permanent capacity, based in any of our Minnesota, North Dakota, or Wisconsin offices. As Project Controls Professional you will be working closely with the team of Project Managers and Leadership in the Community Development Business Line to provide financial and change management support on scope, schedule, and cost throughout the life cycle of projects. Our projects are multi-discipline, engineering, water, landscape architectural, planning, etc. that can include some or all of the following project phases: conceptual, preliminary design, detailed design, and construction phases. 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 Community Development team with project delivery and program development.
Your Key Responsibilities
Assist project managers across several Business Centers across US North Central Community Development with preparation of budgets for new projects and change orders in conjunction with clients and other team members.
Assist project managers and Stantec’s Financial Services group to prepare and process project budgets, change orders, and 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.
Review and provide strategic analysis of financial statements and provide commentary on required troubleshooting to improve financial results.
Perform project internal audits and financial reconciliations.
Support development, administration, and monitoring of project sub- consultant agreements.
Liaise between project technical leads and project managers to monitor and control project resourcing and accounting.
Assist project managers with compliance of Stantec and ISO standards for Project Management, including participation in audits.
Provide general team support / office support functions as required.
Report to Business Centre Leadership with regard to ongoing financial matters and be responsible to ensure that timely invoicing and financial reporting is completed.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Strong understanding of all phases of project controls concepts and ability to communicate ideas to 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.
Prior work in project controls / project assistant role is a plus.
A/E industry experience preferred.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Management, Engineering, Construction, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience performing financial analysis, cost management, scheduling, and other project controls functions over the life of a project.
Must be proficient in MS Office skills, with advanced skills in MS Excel. Experience with Financial/Cost systems (Oracle, Prolog, etc.) is preferred.
A/E/C industry experience preferred.
Indoor (Office Environment) Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting. Noise level varies but generally at levels of conversation. Majority of time spent using a computer/laptop at a workstation and related office equipment. Time spent carrying, reaching, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling up to 9 kilograms / 20 pounds Occasional – 1-33% of shift. Subject to extended periods of sitting; may be required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk short to moderate distances to perform work. Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment if needed.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, obligations, 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.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis
Other Locations : United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Minnesota-Plymouth, United States-Minnesota-Little Canada, United States-Minnesota-Eagan, United States-North Dakota-Mandan, United States-Wisconsin-Fitchburg, United States-Minnesota-Duluth, United States-Wisconsin-Sturgeon Bay, United States-Minnesota-Rochester, United States-Wisconsin-Mequon, United States-Wisconsin-De Pere, United States-Minnesota-Saint Cloud
Organization : BC-1938 CommDev-US North Central
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Jul 12, 2024, 4:57:58 PM
Req ID: 240002S5
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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