Strategic Regional Project Controls Lead (Infrastructure)

Stantec; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Regional Project Controls Lead for Infrastructure in the US South. This senior role can be based in any Stantec office within the US South region, partnering with regional and business leadership to drive project controls excellence across portfolios.

You will lead regional teams, shape governance, manage capacity and deployment, and advance a consistent framework for controls, reporting, and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in project controls, project accounting, finance, PM, or related field.
• Advanced understanding of cost-based Earned Value Management, Financial Percent Complete, gross margin, forecasting, DSO, risk, and portfolio governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Controls teams across the assigned region and coordinate priorities, capacity, and deployment with regional leaders.
• Partner with Regional Delivery, Business, and Growth Leaders on portfolio margin, risk, DSO, resourcing, and performance initiatives.
• Review regional reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities requiring leadership action.
• Monitor regional project performance and address margin impacts with Finance and Operations leadership.
• Develop and implement the Project Controls framework, standards, procedures, and processes across the region.

Skills

Leadership

Earned Value Management

Portfolio governance

Change leadership

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree

10+ years experience

Job description

Stantec seeks a Regional Project Controls Lead for Infrastructure in the US South. This senior role can be based in any Stantec office within the US South region, partnering with regional and business leadership to drive project controls excellence across portfolios.

You will lead regional teams, shape governance, manage capacity and deployment, and advance a consistent framework for controls, reporting, and performance optimization.