Senior Project Controls Lead

Stantec; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 126,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to apply schedule, cost control, communication, and problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced design and construction environment. This role provides project controls expertise to improve program delivery and may include managing staff.

The position supports program efforts through coordination with program management staff, aligns with Stantec’s PM framework, and engages with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Degree and 10+ years of experience in financial analysis, budget management, or project cost.
• Experience with cost management services including planning, earned value, forecasting, reporting, cash-flow maintenance, and change management.
• Expertise in CPM scheduling systems and document control systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of following the Stantec PM Framework in conjunction with the Program Project Manager.
• Provide guidance to PMs for project initiation activities such as Oracle setup, intercompany agreements, and sub-contracting.
• Leading internal project management and project forecasting.
• Developing and implementing project controls standards and procedures and monitoring compliance.
• Developing task order expenditure forecasts.
• Representing internal project controls tasks in meetings with clients, subcontractors, and others.
• Preparing reports outlining the program/project financial position.
• Providing QA/QC of task order preparation.
• Providing QA/QC of monthly budget forecasts and preparing monthly ETC updates.
• Providing QA/QC of task order invoice preparation.
• Providing support to subcontract management team.
• Supporting maintenance of the multi‑year baseline budget.
• Tracking program expenditures.
• Supporting preparation of internal and external Program Status Reports.
• Coordinating directly with clients to resolve invoicing or contracting issues.
• Communicating areas of concern to Program Leadership.

Skills

Budget management

Cost control

CPM scheduling

Forecasting

Reporting

SharePoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Oracle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Oracle

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to apply schedule, cost control, communication, and problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced design and construction environment. This role provides project controls expertise to improve program delivery and may include managing staff.

The position supports program efforts through coordination with program management staff, aligns with Stantec’s PM framework, and engages with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure accurate