Junior Cost Controller - Student

Stantec; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a motivated Intern Junior Cost Controller to join its dynamic Vancouver Buildings group. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the preparation of management plans, budget management, and cost control reporting. You'll be integral in developing project structures and generating essential reports that reflect project performance. This position is perfect for someone pursuing a business degree and eager to grow their skills in a collaborative environment. Join this forward-thinking company and make a meaningful impact on the built environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong project financial capabilities obtained through experience or education.

Responsibilities

• Support project team with budget and forecast management.
• Generate project status reports including performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Project Financial Capabilities

Education

Business Degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

Your Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an Intern Junior Cost Controller to join our Vancouver Buildings group.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation of the required management plans and ensure follow-up and control to identify discrepancies.
• Provide support to the project team with budget and forecast management during execution to accurate reflect project status.
• Support Senior Management with cost control reporting while adhering to company standards.
• Provide support for the development of the detailed work breakdown structure (WBS) and cost breakdown structure (CBS) of projects.
• Generate all required project status reports for internal management and for the client, including the overall project Dashboard, project performance report (Earned Value, SPI, CPI, etc.)
• Provide support for project financial analytics.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and assignments.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong project financial capabilities obtained through experience or education.
• Exceptional attention to detail, and resourcefulness.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to successfully work both collaboratively and independently.
• Experience with MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Advance skills with MS Excel.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI is advantageous.

Education and Experience

• Working towards a business degree.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

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. The experience will forever shape your future.

Additional Information

• Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):
• Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)
• Min Pay Range: Lower Mainland $22.74 Per Hour
• Max Pay Range: Lower Mainland $31.21 Per Hour
• Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.