Project Management Administrator / Project Controls Administrator

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Stantec
Global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting for infrastructure and communities.
Supports project managers in planning, control, reporting, and admin for NZ building projects.
17 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Onsite
Company Size
32,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
schedule management
document control
project control
financial forecasting
risk management
proposal support
  • Be accountable for own quality of workmanship by providing accurate reports, document control and monitoring within the timelines set out for the project. To be successful for this role you'll need:
  • Prepare and establish baseline schedule (or programmes) in conjunction with members of the project team,
  • Support Campaign and Proposal staff with proposal material
  • Implement established project control processes and procedures for project execution, including, but not limited to, project creation, management of scope, budgets, timeframes, profitability, and risk.
  • Assist Project Managers and project teams with monthly schedule / programme updates, financial forecasting, invoicing and progress reports; to both internal and external clients.
  • Support development of Project Execution Plan and Health and Safety Plans
  • Help, Monitor scope/scope creep, cost and schedule alignment throughout the Project Phase
What you bring
microsoft office
primavera
professional membership
initiative
detail oriented
interpersonal
  • Be a conscientious person willing to take initiative and ownership of areas of responsibility to meet project requirements. Ability to work on several projects, by balancing priorities or tasks during any given day on a consistent basis.
  • Professional Memberships
  • Sound administrative skills including attention to detail, written and oral communication.
  • Strong interpersonal skills able to communicate with a wide range and levels of people, to elicit cooperation and apply diplomacy in tense situations.
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, knowledge of other Project Management software (such as Project, Primavera, Oracle, SAP) would be beneficial, but not mandatory.
  • A capacity to learn quickly, of Stantec PM/Financial tools and processes.
  • Strong self-organisational and process skills, comfortable with multiple tasks, and be outcome focussed.
Benefits
  • Health Insurance – Income Continuance Insurance (ICI) – Life Insurance
  • A Friendly inclusive work environment.
  • Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning, and on-the-job learning
  • Service Recognition Awards
  • Mentoring for your own development
  • Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Founded in 1954
Year Established
The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.
MWH Global in 2016
Acquisition Year
Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.
450+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
6 Continents
Geographic Reach
Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.
  • Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
  • Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
  • Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
  • Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
  • Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
  • Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.
Culture + Values
  • We Put People First
  • We Do What is Right
  • We Are Better Together
  • We Are Driven to Achieve
Environment + Sustainability
2025
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.
32,000
Employees in Sustainable Projects
Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.
  • Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
  • Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
  • Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)
Inclusion & Diversity
43% women
Female Representation in Leadership
43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.
18% pay gap
Global Gender Pay Gap
The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.
3% compa-ratio
Gender Pay Gap Improvement
North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.
7% score improvement
Gender-Equality Index
Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
  • Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
  • 36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
  • First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score
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