Senior Project Manager, Project Controls Specialist

Stantec; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to apply schedule, cost control, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced design and construction environment. You will provide project controls expertise to improve program delivery and may supervise staff.

Responsibilities include leading internal forecasting, developing controls standards, and preparing financial reports. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and about 15 years of related experience, with strong Excel and SharePoint

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in financial analysis, budget management, and/or project cost and schedule controls.
• Experience with cost management services including planning, earned value, forecasting, reporting, cash-flow maintenance, and change management.
• Experience with CPM scheduling systems and document control systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading internal project management and project forecasting.
• Developing and implementing project controls standards and procedures.
• Preparing reports outlining the program/project financial position.
• Coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and program staff.
• Tracking program expenditures and supporting the maintenance of the multi-year baseline budget.

Skills

Project controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost analysis

CPM scheduling

Documentation control

QA/QC

Excel

SharePoint

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/CM/Finance)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we have successfully managed thousands of projects. Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community. We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist. As a Project Controls Professional, you will apply schedule, cost control, communication, and problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced design and construction environment. The 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.

Your Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Understanding of project control concepts and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to identify developing technical problems and initiate corrective actions.
• Experience analyzing financial data, cost control, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience with cost management services including planning, earned value, forecasting, reporting, cash‑flow maintenance, and change management.
• Experience with CPM scheduling systems and document control systems.
• Ability to check work for accuracy, manage time, and meet project budgets and schedules.
• Ability to collaborate in a project team setting and engage in creative and critical thinking.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience working in virtual collaborative environments and on complex multi‑discipline capital programs.
• Experience with SharePoint preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in financial analysis, budget management, and/or project cost and schedule controls.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - $126,400.00 - $189,600.00 Annually
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - $134,900.00 - $202,500.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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.

Additional Details:
Primary Location: United States | CA | San Francisco
Organization: BC-2249 Water-US PMCM
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/05/2026 06:05:30
Req ID: 1005877

EEO Statement: Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.