Project Controls Analyst

Stantec • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Project Controls Analyst (PCA) is a valued team member who works directly with Project Managers, Project Accountants, Project Controls, and Business Center Leadership to support the successful financial execution and profitability of buildings sector projects. The role supports project earned value management and ISO 9001 compliance by learning and using Stantec’s project management tools and framework. The analyst also supports project planning, financial reporting, contracts, subcontractors, invoicing, risk management, and accounts receivable. This position may include field work in addition to a typical office environment.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of project accounting principles, project profitability, and how accounting departments operate within a corporation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and act on requirements in agreements and contracts.
• Strong analytical skills, including synthesizing data and ideas, making recommendations, and identifying potential issues or trends.
• Ability to manipulate data in spreadsheets and database systems and produce reports.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation, along with time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate numerous project tasks in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with staff at all levels and across multiple locations.
• Ability to collaborate across different work styles while maintaining autonomy.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams), SharePoint, Adobe or Bluebeam, and, as necessary, E-Builder and Ariba.
• Willingness and ability to learn new software applications.
• Reliability, follow-through, and teamwork.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or finance preferred, with at least 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience. A master’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an architecture firm, construction, or business analytics.
• Prior Oracle experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of the Oracle Project BI Management Dashboard, Integrated Project Management (IPM), Project Update Review Service (PURS), and Stantec’s PM Framework processes to support Project Managers with earned value management and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Support development of project Work Breakdown Structures for execution and monitoring.
• Assist Project Managers with work plan implementation and analysis against schedules, using resourcing applications as appropriate.
• Assist with contract preparation and submission, including legal compliance review and requests for certificates of insurance when necessary.
• Coordinate with subcontractors by preparing agreements and change orders and tracking budgets.
• Assist in preparing and tracking client change order requests.
• Review project time and expenses and coordinate adjustments as needed.
• Assist Project Managers with monthly financial reports and communicate billing plans to Project Accountants.
• Help Project Managers track budgets and schedules, mitigate risk, and ensure deliverables undergo the proper review process.
• Review client and contract invoicing requirements and check invoices for accuracy, completeness, rate-schedule adherence, appropriate purchase order references, and any required client reporting.
• Assist Project Managers with outstanding accounts receivable by coordinating with the finance team and/or clients as appropriate.
• Assist Project Managers with estimate-to-complete requirements using the applicable project tools.
• Assist the Operations Project Controls Lead in training Project Managers and identifying areas for improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level