Project Controller

Stantec

Project Controller providing financial and change management support within the Transportation Business Line with Stantec. Collaborate with Project Managers on budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeHamilton • 🇨🇦 CanadaJunior💰 CA$58,400 - CA$81,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, cost management, and project scheduling while ensuring compliance with internal and external standards. Proficient in utilizing project control tools and financial systems to monitor project performance and manage budgets effectively.

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Financial AnalysisCost ManagementProject SchedulingEarned Value Management (EVM)MS Excel Advanced Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCost ManagementProject SchedulingChange Order ManagementAudit-Ready DocumentationBudgetingForecastingRisk AssessmentResource AllocationContract Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsFinancial/Cost Systems (Oracle)MS OfficeProject Control Tools

Industry Keywords

Project LifecycleWork Breakdown Structure (WBS)Estimate at Completion (EAC)Estimate to Complete (ETC)ISO StandardsLump Sum ContractsTime & Materials ContractsCost Plus Contracts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with Project Managers (PMs) to establish initial project budgets, work breakdown structures (WBS), and baseline cost/schedule plans.
Regularly develop and update project forecasts, including Estimate at Completion (EAC), Estimate to Complete (ETC), and cash flow projections.
Support the preparation of change orders and contract amendments, ensuring all scope changes are accurately reflected in the budget and schedule.
Oversee the setup of new projects within the internal financial system to ensure alignment with contractual structures.
Monitor the progress of projects to evaluate financial risks, identifying potential overruns or variances before they impact profitability.
Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) and other metrics to track labor utilization, productivity, and overall project performance.
Act as a bridge between technical leads and PMs to monitor resource allocation, ensuring staffing levels align with the project budget and accounting constraints.
Manage the monthly invoicing process, including the review of Work in Progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) to ensure timely collections and revenue recognition.
Support the development and administration of sub-consultant agreements, ensuring their costs are monitored and reconciled against the prime contract.
Ensure all project management activities comply with internal company standards (e.g., Stantec’s Framework) and external ISO standards.
Prepare and present high-level financial results and risk assessments to upper management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A four-year degree in Engineering, Accounting, Business, or a related field that blends technical project knowledge with financial literacy.
Ideally 1–3 years of experience, making this a perfect fit for ambitious freshers or junior professionals looking to grow into project management.
Exposure to the full "cradle-to-grave" project lifecycle, including initial setup, monthly monitoring, and final close-out.
Proven ability to perform financial analysis, cost management, and scheduling tasks with high attention to detail.
Readiness to quickly master internal financial systems (ERP) and project control tools while maintaining data accuracy.
Understanding of various contract types (Lump Sum, Time & Materials, Cost Plus) and their unique impacts on revenue recognition and risk.
Proven ability to integrate change order management into the project baseline without disrupting ongoing performance tracking.
Experience maintaining "audit-ready" project files, ensuring all financial decisions and adjustments are backed by clear, defensible documentation.
Must be proficient in MS Office skills, with advanced skills in MS Excel (Pivots, V-Lookups, X-Lookups, SUMIFS etc.).
Experience with Financial/Cost systems (Oracle, etc.) is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental plans
Vision plans
Wellness program
Health care spending account
Wellness spending account
Employee stock purchase program
Group tax-free savings account
Life insurance
Short-term disability plans
Long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid time off