Project Controller

Stantec

. Support project managers and multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex building projects .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$80,300 - CA$116,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project controls, financial performance monitoring, and project management principles, with a strong focus on documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and project management systems to support complex building projects.

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Project ControlsFinancial Performance MonitoringMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyProject Management PrinciplesChange Management

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationCost ControlProject AccountingFinancial ReportingDashboard PreparationChange Log ManagementResource PlanningSchedule ManagementRisk ManagementQuality Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365 ApplicationsDocument Management SystemsScheduling SystemsFinancial SystemsProject Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Construction ManagementEngineering TechnologyArchitectureBusinessFinanceProject Management

Industry Keywords

ArchitectureEngineeringConstructionBuilding ProjectsStakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support project managers and multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex building projects
Coordinate project setup, including work breakdown structures, baseline budgets and schedules, resource plans, project folders, reporting requirements, and governance documentation
Monitor project financial performance, commitments, costs, revenue, unbilled work, accounts payable, and forecasts to completion
Identify variances and communicate emerging concerns to project managers
Prepare and maintain project reports, dashboards, trackers, and forecasts
Support change management by maintaining change logs, preparing documentation, tracking approvals, and coordinating with accounting and project leadership
Coordinate invoicing activities and ensure invoices are accurate, supported, and issued according to contract requirements and timelines
Maintain project controls records and support document traceability, quality reviews, records retention, and audit readiness
Coordinate project meetings, agendas, minutes, action logs, and follow-up
Support contract and subconsultant administration
Contribute to project, communication, quality management, health and safety, and risk management plans
Build relationships with internal teams, clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders
Support multiple projects or one large project according to business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong multitasking and time-management skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Working proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications
Experience preparing project forecasts, financial reports, dashboards, change logs, invoice support, and project trackers
Working knowledge of project management principles, including scope, cost, schedule, resource, change, risk, and quality management
Experience with project management, financial, scheduling, or document management systems
Ability to learn Stantec and client-required systems
Three to five years of related experience in project controls, project coordination, cost control, project accounting, construction administration, or a comparable role
Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or the broader buildings industry is preferred
Ability to learn new systems and processes and work independently under general direction
A diploma or degree in construction management, engineering technology, architecture, business, finance, project management, or a related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health care spending account
Wellness spending account
Group registered retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase program
Group tax-free savings account
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term and long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid time off