Strategic Project Controls Lead

Waka Kotahi Nz Transport Agency; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible leave

Part-time and term contracts

Mentorship programs

Wellbeing programs

Professional development

Job summary

Stantec in Wellington is seeking a Project Management Administrator / Project Controls Administrator to support multiple project managers through the project lifecycle. You will help plan, program, coordinate and manage several projects while handling task management for individual assignments and assisting in portfolio oversight.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, familiarity with project management tools, and solid financial literacy.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with project management software (Primavera, Oracle, SAP) is beneficial.
• Solid financial literacy and ability to forecast budgets.
• Strong organisational and process skills with multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer project documentation and records.
• Support Campaign and Proposal staff with proposal materials.
• Contribute to development of Project Execution Plans and Health & Safety Plans.
• Implement project control processes for scope, budgets, timeframes and risk.
• Prepare baseline schedules with project team members.
• Monitor scope creep, cost and schedule alignment across the project phases.
• Track resources and personnel changes across projects.
• Support monthly schedule updates, financial forecasting, invoicing and progress reports.
• Ensure quality of reports and document control within project timelines.

Skills

MS Office

Project software

Financial literacy

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Primavera

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Project

Job description

Stantec in Wellington is seeking a Project Management Administrator / Project Controls Administrator to support multiple project managers through the project lifecycle. You will help plan, program, coordinate and manage several projects while handling task management for individual assignments and assisting in portfolio oversight.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, familiarity with project management tools, and solid financial literacy.