Program Controls Specialist

Stantec•Chicago, IL

About The Position

We are currently looking to add a Program Controls Specialist to support program and project management activities. In the role, the individual will be able to apply technical skills in cost controls, schedule management, communications, and problem solving in a fast-paced, professional, design and construction environment under the guidance of lead program staff.

Requirements

Understanding of project control concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
Experience in areas of budget and cost controls including budgeting, forecasting, and earned value management
Applies a detailed approval with exceptional organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication skills
Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to proactively conceive and develop new and innovative ideas and/or solutions, and forecast possible outcomes
Strong organizational and project management skills; able to work to tight deadlines, prioritize duties and work under pressure to ensure milestones are met
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Proven self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business or related field
5+ years of managing contract management information
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and other normal business applications
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to concurrently manage multiple assignments and quickly adapt to new priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management software such as SharePoint, Trimble Unity Construct, Primavera P6, etc. is desirable

Responsibilities

Provide budget, contract, and financial management support to Program team members
Understand contract terms and assist Project Managers with maintaining the life cycle of projects per client requirements and company guidelines.
Developing progress reports and maintaining integrated key performance metrics (KPIs)
Developing, managing, and monitoring and controlling program and project specific budgets, cash flow projections, and forecasts
Supporting, documenting, and tracking change management processes for potential adjustments to scope, schedule, or budget
Responsible for supporting Program teams in developing, managing, updating, and monitoring the program schedule.
Interfacing and maintaining liaison with program and project management, stakeholders, client, contractors, and other consultants on all project controls related activities.
Adhering to project control processes to analyze project performance including change control, project updating, and reporting.
Monitor project progress with regards scope, time and costs.
Provide corrective solutions if deviations occur.
Document and communicate variance and trend analyses according to the change control process.
Display understanding of the role of performance measurement to produce a record of past performance, identify trends and forecast future performance in a manner that informs and drives management intervention.
Follow project and program reporting processes and execute appropriate reporting cycles.
Utilize a single source of truth repository for project data and dashboard reporting.
Support Program teams in Program Management Information Systems implementation and best practices in the areas of Program and Project Controls