Project Controls Specialist

Stantec; Sacramento (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services seeks a Project Controls Specialist for their Sacramento office. The ideal candidate will manage financial processes and aid Project Managers in contract compliance and budget control. You will leverage your project control expertise to support diverse stakeholders and ensure project success.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in project controls, project management, or project accounting.
• Experience in consulting or project management preferred.
• Superior computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial management support to Project Managers.
• Perform and manage all budget and cost control functions.
• Prepare month-end and variance reports.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost Control

Earned Value Management

MS Excel

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Relevant technical college graduate or BS degree

Tools

MS Project

SQL

SharePoint

Job description

Project Controls Specialist - ( 250001UR )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Stantec is seeking a Project Controls Specialist with a solid project control function background. The Project Controls Specialist is a key point of contact for numerous internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for all aspects of the position as outlined below.

Your Key Responsibilities

Coordinate with both internal and external business processes and blend the requirements of both

Provide budget, contract, and financial management support to Project Managers

Understand contract terms and assist Project Managers with project life cycle maintenance 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 Managers with project / program enterprise structures (e.g., Work Breakdown Structures, and Cost Breakdown Structures as part of project 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

Train, manage, or mentor others as required

Administer the use of Project Management Information Systems in areas such as budget / cost control, document control, and reporting

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Experience in all aspects of budget and cost controls, including budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management

Thorough understanding of project accounting methods and requirements

Solid understanding of principles and methods related to Earned Value Management

Superior computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (specifically desired : expertise in MS Excel)

Experience with MS Project and SQL / SharePoint Applications is a plus

Proven organizational and time management skills

Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

Ability to see the "big picture" and use common sense to make decisions

Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to build trusting, long-term relationships

Experienced in working with and providing support to diverse groups at all levels of management

Education and Experience

Relevant technical college graduate or BS degree, or equivalent

3 years of experience in a project / program controls, project management, or project accounting position

Experience working in a consulting or project management environment is strongly preferred

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s) :

Salary Range(s) :

• SF Area $39 / CA Other Areas $34 PH - SF Area $56 / CA Other Areas $49 PH Min / Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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 : United States-California-Walnut Creek

Other Locations : United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Nevada-Zephyr Cove, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-California-Roseville

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jun 5, 2025, 3 : 09 : 01 PM

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability / Protected Veterans

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