Regional Project Controls Leader: Western Canada

Stantec; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Regional Project Controls Lead to provide regional leadership for Project Controls teams and act as a strategic partner to regional business and operational leadership. The role connects portfolio performance, resource strategy, governance, escalation, and capability development across business centers while fostering a consistent Project Controls framework.

The successful candidate will lead regional teams, implement standardized controls, and drive performance improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in project controls or related fields.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in cost-based Earned Value Management, Financial Percent Complete, gross margin, forecasting, DSO, risk and portfolio governance.
• Ability to synthesize complex portfolio information into clear priorities and executive recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional Project Controls teams across the assigned region and coordinate priorities with business-center and regional leaders.
• Develop and implement the Project Controls framework, standards, procedures, and work processes.
• Provide guidance on project-controls strategy, governance, staffing, and change management.
• Promote collaboration across regions and share lessons learned and best practices.
• Monitor regional project performance and address margin impacts and systemic issues.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Enterprise thinking

Executive communication

Portfolio governance

Change leadership

Talent development

Collaboration

Judgment

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Regional Project Controls Lead to provide regional leadership for Project Controls teams and act as a strategic partner to regional business and operational leadership. The role connects portfolio performance, resource strategy, governance, escalation, and capability development across business centers while fostering a consistent Project Controls framework.

The successful candidate will lead regional teams, implement standardized controls, and drive performance improvement