Public-Sector Contracts & Project Controls Lead

Stantec; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Project Controls Coordinator-Contract Administrator to ensure contract and financial compliance on government and public-agency projects. You will coordinate with Project Management, Project Controls, Project Accounting, and Marketing to keep teams focused on delivery.

The role supports rate validation, invoicing alignment, subconsultant documentation, and auditable records while mitigating risk and ensuring policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of consulting contracts, DOT billing requirements, and financial compliance.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and cost or pricing information.
• Experience preparing contract documentation and proposal responses.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, issue-resolution, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work professionally across Stantec teams and with client staff.

Responsibilities

• Contract & Financial Compliance—Ensures compliance with state and federal contractual requirements across prime contracts, task orders, amendments, and modifications.
• Project Controls and Billing Support—Supports with project setups, rate and gross margin reviews, rosters.
• Subconsultant Contract & Compliance—Leads coordination of subconsultant compliance activities, including approvals, insurance, funding limits, and required documentation.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Risk Management—Coordinates across project functions to align contract, financial, billing, and pursuit requirements.
• Provides contract compliance guidance to project teams.

Skills

Contract administration

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Stantec seeks a Project Controls Coordinator-Contract Administrator to ensure contract and financial compliance on government and public-agency projects. You will coordinate with Project Management, Project Controls, Project Accounting, and Marketing to keep teams focused on delivery.

The role supports rate validation, invoicing alignment, subconsultant documentation, and auditable records while mitigating risk and ensuring policy adherence.