Project Controls Analyst

Stantec•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. Join a team of project management specialists that’s passionate about achieving predictable project outcomes for clients and communities as we continue to set high standards for performance, innovation, and service. We help solve project challenges using formal and strategic project management processes, enabled by project management technology. Our professionals focus on managing program activities, expectations, and risk, while leading, supporting, and/or advising clients throughout all stages of the project life cycle. The ongoing success of our team allows you to set the pace of your career. This is the place where great ideas and rewarding careers call home. If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation. Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking an entry level Project Controls Analyst with knowledge of basic cost controls related to Project Management. In the capacity of Project Controls Analyst, you will be a key point of contact with numerous stakeholders, both internal and external to the project. Our Infrastructure Practice at Stantec advances our communities by way of large projects executed for public and private clients alike. These projects include the support of integrated Project Controls Analysts who provide schedule, budget, billing support & management dashboard development using PowerBI during project execution.

Requirements

Knowledge of Project Management, Earned Value Management techniques and processes with a strong focus in data analytics, cost analysis, financial forecasting and project scheduling.
Knowledge of scheduling software (including Primavera P6 & Microsoft Project).
Knowledge of data visualization software (including Microsoft PowerBI or Tableau).
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with clients, contractors, and staff at all levels.
Bachelor’s degree in the field of business administration, management, finance, economics, marketing, mathematics, data analytics or another relevant technical field.
Minimum of 1-3 years of supporting project teams, project managers & business leaders.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

In-person 3 times a week (preferred) to partner with Project Managers & Business Center leadership.

Responsibilities

Invoicing support of Project Managers & their projects financial health.
Client specific forms to be learned & utilized to invoice timely as well as to the contract agreement.
Monitor & Controlling Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) to minimize financial interest impacts to the Business Center’s (BC) bottom line.
Run reports & update Power BI dashboards for project specific analytics and to inform Project Managers of trends analysis as well potential financial impacts.
Support monthly financial updates (forecasts) with Project Managers in our Earned Value Management tools.
Project Controls support (cost and schedule) for project managers in the delivery and execution of projects through Earned Value Management processes on a portfolio of projects ranging in size.
Analyze and provide feedback on trends and impacts to projects costs and schedule.
Manage project forecasts to minimize impacts to the BC financials period over period, with the goal of avoiding peaks & valleys from one period to the next.
Assist in the preparation of project performance reports on a portfolio of projects which include Earned Value metrics, variance reports and technical information received from Project Managers.
Prepare rolling forecast of staff requirements for various projects based on scope of work, input from project managers and other project controls staff; analyze and provide proactive feedback.
Change Management: assist in preparation of project change notices, change orders, and maintain change order log.
Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REA) as required on projects/contract agreements.