Cost Control Manager

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and consulting firm is looking for a Cost Controls Lead to enhance financial management across large infrastructure projects. You will oversee budget compliance, develop financial controls, and support project managers. Ideal candidates have a strong financial background, experience in cost control, and proficiency in financial software. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading cost control on large capital infrastructure programs.
• Experience developing processes for budget management.
• 8+ years in managing project budgets for complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with Program Team for financial maintenance.
• Prepare budget requests and related reporting.
• Develop financial project control standards.

Skills

Cost control leadership

Financial systems proficiency

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Cost Controls Lead to join our team. In this role, you will provide the Program Manager, Program Delivery Manager, and Project Managers with viable information to support effective management and cost control across various projects. You will be responsible for implementing robust processes and controls to determine and maintain project budgets, actual costs, and Estimates at Completion (EACs). To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate efficiency, problem-solving skills, and resourcefulness, along with a strong commitment to the goals of the program.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and collaborate with Program Team members to develop and maintain program and project financials (e.g., cash flows etc.) to support the delivery of the capital infrastructure program.
• Prepare all required budget requests and related reporting (e.g., project justifications and rationale etc.) to ensure uninterrupted funding of program activities.
• Develop and implement financial project control standards and procedures; monitor compliance and initiate corrective measures, as necessary.
• Support the preparation of program budgets; collaborate with program controls and accounting staff to maintain accurate program accounting information in compliance with all funding sources; oversee the tracking and management of expenditures.
• Maintain the assurance program to support compliance with the terms and conditions of interrelated state and federal loans, manage and update a comprehensive inventory of loan requirements to enable program compliance, communicate state and federal loans requirements to interdisciplinary teams that may include design, construction, safety, permitting, land use, real estate acquisition, finance and controls, procurement, and public outreach personnel.
• Establish a procedural framework for preparing and reporting financial updates.
• Manage and enforce adherence to financial project control practices and procedures.
• Understand change management requirements and lead related activities to support successful project delivery.
• Work as part of an integrated consultant-client team.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven experience leading cost control efforts on large capital infrastructure programs is desired.
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and other business applications.
• Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments and adapt to evolving program needs.
• Work in the client office as required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or similar discipline
• 8+ years of experience in developing and maintaining program and project budgets for complex capital construction projects and managing contract management information
• 8+ years of experience with developing processes and procedures related to cost and budget management for large capital infrastructure programs

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 global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

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: Canada | ON | Markham
Organization: 1262 Transpt-CA PMCM-Markham ON
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 24/09/2025 12:09:07
Req ID: 1002286

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