Program Controls Manager

Stantec; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a seasoned Program Controls Manager to lead controls for large infrastructure programs in Canada. The role requires extensive experience in program/project controls, strategic planning, and strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Join a team delivering major capital projects across diverse sectors and drive development of controls tools, processes, and reporting. Travel is required as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of program/project controls and management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• PMP certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Execute and review all program/project controls duties including initiating, planning, scheduling, cost estimating, cost control, risk and quality review.
• Manage a project controls team on a large complex infrastructure program with many concurrent projects.
• Develop and implement project controls tools, processes and policies.
• Establish and implement project monitoring and reporting plan.
• Prepare and present project reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with various departments for the sharing of program/project information.
• Provide innovative solutions to project processes and problems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

PMP certification

Job description

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.

Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.

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.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Program Controls Manager within our Program and Construction Management group with a background in large infrastructure programs.

This is a key position and requires excellent communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team to successfully deliver major capital projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for execution and review of all program/project controls duties including initiating, planning, scheduling, cost estimating, cost control, risk and quality review.
• Manage a project controls team on a large complex infrastructure program with many concurrent projects.
• Develop and implement project controls tools, processes and policies.
• Establish and implement project monitoring and reporting plan.
• Prepare and present project reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with various departments for the sharing of program/project information.
• Provide innovative solutions to project processes and problems.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Extensive technical knowledge and demonstrated experience of program/project controls processes and reporting on large infrastructure programs.
• Extensive technical knowledge of program/project control practices.
• Ability to adapt and excel in fast paced, high intensity environments.
• Ability to develop and maintain client and stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Advanced understanding of alternative procurement methods.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in program/project controls and management, showing increasing responsibility and aptitude.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or applicable years of demonstrated experience.
• PMP certification is an asset.

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.

About Stantec

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.

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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.

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 | AB | Edmonton
Organization: 1319 EnvSvcs-CA PMCM-Edmonton AB
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Supervisor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time