Project Controls Specialist

Stantec; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Controls Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA. The role involves budget management, financial reporting, and collaboration with project managers to ensure project success. Ideal candidates have strong organizational and communication skills, along with relevant experience in project controls.

Benefits

Bonus Eligible

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project controls or project accounting.
• Experience in a consulting or project management environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide budget, contract, and financial management support to Project Managers.
• Coordinate with project accounting staff for timely invoice submissions.
• Prepare month-end and variance reports.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost Control

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant Technical College Graduate or BS Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

SQL

SharePoint

Job description

Your Key Responsibilities

• Stantec is seeking a Project Controls Specialist with a solid background in project controls functions. 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.
• Experience is required in all aspects of budget and cost controls including budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management.
• Requires a thorough understanding of project accounting methods and requirements.
• Solid understanding of principles and methods related to Earned Value Management.
• Ability to coordinate with both internal and external business processes and to blend the requirements of both.
• Superior computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (specifically expertise in MS Excel). Experience with MS Project and SQL / SharePoint applications is a plus.
• Must be detail-oriented with exceptional 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.
• Experience working with and supporting diverse groups at all levels of management.

Responsibilities

As a self-starter, under minimal supervision, responsibilities include:

• Providing budget, contract, and financial management support to Project Managers.
• Understanding contract terms and assisting Project Managers with maintaining the lifecycle of projects per client requirements and company guidelines.
• Coordinating with project accounting staff to ensure invoices are submitted per established timelines and contractual requirements.
• Auditing project management reports for financial impacts and provisions for gross profit optimization.
• Assisting Project Managers with monthly forecasts and financial estimates.
• Supporting Project Managers with project/program enterprise structures, e.g., Work Breakdown Structures and Cost Breakdown Structures, as part of project budgeting and setup.
• Performing and managing all budget and cost control functions.
• Preparing month-end reports, variance reports, and ad hoc reports as required.
• Performing analytics and interpreting project/program data for continuous improvement.
• May train, manage, or mentor others.
• Administering the use of Project Management Information Systems in areas such as budget/cost control, document control, and reporting.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Relevant technical college graduate or BS degree or equivalent with 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. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or 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.

Additional Information

• Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):
• Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)
• Min Pay Range: SF Area $39/CA Other Areas $34 PH
• Max Pay Range: SF Area $56/CA Other Areas $49 PH
• Note: The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec, certain roles are bonus eligible.