Project Controls Analyst

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global design firm in Vancouver is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support project managers in ensuring successful financial execution of projects. The role involves assisting with contract reviews, coordinating budgets, and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree, at least 6 years of experience, and strong analytical abilities. The company offers a collaborative work environment and competitive benefits to enhance quality of life through design.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Life and AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Experience in an architecture/engineering firm, accounting firm, or construction-related company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial execution of projects to enhance profitability.
• Assist with contract and legal compliance review.
• Prepare agreements for subcontractors' coordination.

Skills

Project accounting principles

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Data manipulation in spreadsheets

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in business, engineering, or finance

Tools

Oracle

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe or Bluebeam

Job description

Project Controls Analyst

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The role of Project Controls Analyst (PCA) is a valued team member, working directly with Project Managers (PMs), Project Controls Professional, and Leadership to help ensure the successful financial execution of projects to contribute to the profitability of the company.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Gain proficient knowledge of the Stantec Project Management tools (Oracle, Power BI, Project Pursuit Tool (PPT), Integrated Project Management (IPM) and Project Update Review Service (PURS) etc.) and understanding and following Stantec’s over-arching project management framework processes to become a resource for Project Managers and supporting ISO 9001 compliance.
• Assist the PM team with work plan implementation, and analysis of work plan against schedule, utilizing resourcing apps as appropriate.
• Assist with contract and legal compliance review.
• Assist with subcontractors’ coordination by preparing agreements, follow up on change order status, and tracking budgets.
• Reviewing time and expenses charged to projects and coordinating adjustments as necessary.
• Assist the PM team with monthly financial reports and communicate billing plans to Project Accountants.
• Assist PM with tracking budget and schedule, maintaining risk logs, and assisting tracking that deliverables go through proper review process.
• Assisting with review of contract invoicing requirements and ensuring accuracy and completeness - checking for adherence to rate schedules, proper PO references listed, including additional Client required reporting as necessary.
• Assist PMs with their outstanding Account Receivables – coordinating with the finance team and/or the Client as appropriate.
• Assist PMs with their estimate-to-complete (ETC) requirements as necessary utilizing tools mentioned above.

Your Capacities and Credentials

• Understanding of project accounting principles, project profitability and how various accounting departments work in layers within a corporation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and act upon the requirements outlined in agreements and contracts.
• Analytical mindset with ability to synthesize data and ideas, make recommendations, and identify potential issues and/or trends.
• Ability to manipulate data within spreadsheets, database systems and produce reports.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation, along with time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate numerous project tasks in a rapidly changing environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of staff in multiple locations.
• Able to work with a combination of work styles - collaboratively while maintaining autonomy.
• Requires understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe or Bluebeam.
• Willingness and ability to learn new software applications as they are introduced to improve efficacy in delivering final product.
• Reliability, follow-through, and teamwork

Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in business, engineering, or finance preferred with a minimum of 6 years’ experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience.

Experience in an architecture / engineering firm, accounting firm or construction related company preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 70,200.00 - Max Salary $ 101,900.00

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 | BC | Vancouver
Organization: 1156 Buildings-CA British Columbia-Vancouver BC
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 24/11/2025 04:11:42
Req ID: 1002259