Intermediate Project Controller - Energy & Resources

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 86,900 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. seeks an experienced Intermediate Project Controller to lead cost baselines, EVM, and forecasting across energy and infrastructure projects. You will advise project teams, manage budgets, and drive cost strategies throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires 5–8 years in project controls, strong Excel and cost tools proficiency, and a solid grasp of EPC/energy sector delivery. This is a full-time position based in Canada, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of project controls experience focusing on cost control on medium-to-large projects.
• Experience in Energy & Resources projects (mining, power, transmission, renewables, industrial, oil & gas, infrastructure).
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and cost management tools (Ecosys, Prism, SAP, Oracle, Cobra, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasting methodologies.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction and project delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and control project cost baselines from concept to closeout.
• Establish WBS, CBS, and control accounts.
• Track commitments, actuals, accruals, and expenditures against budgets.
• Collaborate with PMs and cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy.
• Implement and maintain EVM systems and prepare cost forecasts and EAC/ETC analyses.
• Support progress measurement, reporting, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls standards and tools.

Skills

Earned Value Management

MS Excel

Forecasting

Cost management

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical diploma

Tools

Ecosys

Prism

SAP

Oracle

Cobra

Job description

Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Project Controller to join our Energy & Resources team. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and optimizing project cost baselines, earned value performance, and forecasts across engineering, procurement, and construction projects.

The successful candidate will be more than a cost specialist; they will serve as a trusted advisor to project managers and project teams, helping drive project execution strategies, identifying cost risks and opportunities, and supporting informed decision‑making throughout the project lifecycle. This position is ideal for an experienced project controls professional with a strong understanding of cost management, earned value management (EVM), forecasting, and scheduling principles within energy, mining, industrial, power, transmission, renewable energy, or major infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities - Cost Control & Budget Management

• Develop, maintain, and control project cost baselines from concept through execution and project closeout.
• Establish WBS, CBS, and control accounts aligned with project execution strategies.
• Track commitments, actuals, accruals, and expenditures against approved budgets.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering leads, procurement teams, construction managers, contractors, and clients to ensure cost data accuracy and integrity.
• Validate cost baselines and ensure they accurately reflect project scope and delivery requirements.
• Establish and maintain project cost management plans and change control logs.

Earned Value Management (EVM) & Forecasting

• Implement and maintain EVM systems.
• Calculate and analyze key EVM metrics (CPI, SPI, CV, SV, EAC, ETC, VAC) and communicate performance trends.
• Prepare cost forecasts, Estimate at Completion (EAC), and Estimate to Complete (ETC) analyses based on actual performance and forward‑looking assumptions.
• Perform trend analysis, variance analysis, and cost‑to‑complete assessments to support proactive decision‑making.
• Conduct what‑if analyses and scenario evaluations to assess cost impacts of alternative execution approaches.
• Assess the cost impacts of scope changes, delays, productivity issues, and emerging project risks.

Project Controls Integration

• Work closely with project management, scheduling, commercial and risk management teams to ensure cost alignment with overall project objectives.
• Support progress measurement, performance reporting, and integrated project controls processes.
• Contribute to the development of progress measurement systems and reporting frameworks.
• Participate in risk workshops and contribute cost‑related risk assessments and contingency evaluations.
• Manage and/or support change management processes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Facilitate cost review meetings with project teams, contractors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Review and evaluate contractor and vendor cost submissions, invoices, and change orders for compliance and contractual requirements.
• Prepare executive‑level cost reports, dashboards, forecasts, and presentations.
• Clearly communicate cost status, critical issues, emerging risks, and recommended actions to project leadership.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Support and promote best practices in cost control, EVM, and forecasting.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project controls standards, procedures, and tools.
• Provide informal guidance to junior project controls personnel and support knowledge sharing across the team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of project controls experience with a focus on cost control on medium‑to‑large projects.
• Demonstrated experience in Energy & Resources projects, including mining, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, industrial facilities, oil and gas, or major infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and cost management tools (e.g., Ecosys, Prism, SAP, Oracle, Cobra, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and forecasting methodologies.
• Solid understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and project delivery processes.
• Working knowledge of change management, cost trending, and variance analysis techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• General understanding of scheduling principles and CPM logic (Primavera P6 or MS Project familiarity is an asset, but not mandatory).
• AACE certification (CCP, EVP), PMI‑SP, PMP, or equivalent professional designation.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools for cost reporting and dashboards.
• Experience reviewing and managing contractor cost submissions and change orders.
• Experience working in EPC, EPCM, owner’s representative, or consulting environments.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Solid problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to identify cost risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and influence project execution decisions.
• Collaborative mindset with willingness to mentor and support junior team members.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

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.

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.

Pay Range

Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario – $86,900.00 – $126,000.00 Annually

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. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.