Project Controls Analyst: Budget, Forecasts & Earned Value

Stantec; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst with a solid background in project financial functions. You will provide budget, contract, and financial management support to Project Managers and assist with the lifecycle of projects per client requirements and company guidelines.

This role requires experience in budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management, along with strong Excel, MS Project, and SQL/SharePoint skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in budget and cost controls including budgeting and forecasting.
• Understanding Earned Value Management concepts.
• Understanding contract terms and project accounting requirements.
• Proficient with MS Office, especially MS Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide budget, contract, and financial management support to Project Managers.
• Assist Project Managers with maintaining the life cycle of projects per client requirements and company guidelines.
• Coordinate with project accounting staff to ensure invoices are submitted per established timelines and contractual requirements.
• Audit project management reports for financial impacts and provisions for gross profit optimization.
• Assist Project Managers with monthly forecasts and financial estimates.
• Support project/program enterprise structures (Work Breakdown Structures, Cost Breakdown Structures) as part of budgeting and setup.
• Perform and manage all budget and cost control functions.
• Prepare month-end reports, variance reports, and ad hoc reports as required.
• Perform analytics and interpret project/program data for continuous improvement.
• Complete financial reconciliations as required.
• May train, manage, or mentor others over time.
• Administrate the use of Project Management Information Systems in budget/cost control, doc control, and reporting

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Earned Value Management

MS Excel

MS Project

SQL/SharePoint

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS degree in a related field

Tools

MS Project

SQL/SharePoint

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst with a solid background in project financial functions. You will provide budget, contract, and financial management support to Project Managers and assist with the lifecycle of projects per client requirements and company guidelines.

This role requires experience in budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management, along with strong Excel, MS Project, and SQL/SharePoint skills.