Senior Cost Controller at Stantec in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | CAD111,700-167,600 | Kablio

Role

Description

eac development

variance analysis

cost reporting

budget management

cash flow

cost coding

Support development of Estimate at Completion (EAC) values, integrating actual cost, trends, and change impacts
Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls systems, including adoption of new digital tools (e.g., PMIS / cost system updates)
Perform variance analysis and provide early warnings on emerging trends
Participate in monthly reporting cycles, including cost-schedule integration and risks/opportunities updates
Maintain and update program and project-level budgets in alignment with the approved cost baseline
Develop and maintain program and project cash flows in coordination with finance and schedule teams
Work effectively within an integrated client-consultant environment and strengthen client relationships
Maintain strong coordination with accounting, commercial, scheduling, and document control teams
Produce regular cost reports, dashboards, and financial performance metrics
Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, controls, and audit requirements
Support change management processes including cost impacts, approvals, and traceability
Assist with procurement and contract administration activities including commitments, invoices, and closeout
Manage the cost coding structure (CBS) and ensure accurate allocation of actuals, commitments, and forecasts
Implement and reinforce governance measures for data quality, version control, and auditability

Requirements

bachelor’s

oracle

excel

aace

8‑12 years

cost management

Reduced rework and increased consistency across reporting platforms
Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Construction Management, or related field
Experience with cost management or ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, EcoSys, PMIS tools, etc.)
Minimum 8 to 12 years relevant program/project controls experience
Excellent communication skills with proven ability to distill complex information into clear recommendations
Experience on major capital infrastructure programs (preferred)
Knowledge of earned value concepts and cost-schedule integration (preferred)
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse technical and commercial teams
Clear traceability of changes and decisions
Accurate, timely, and trusted cost insights
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard reporting tools
Familiarity with AACE International principles and best practices (preferred)
Strong working relationships with the client, partners, and internal teams
Demonstrated expertise in cost governance, forecasting, and financial analysis on capital programs

Benefits

Strengthened financial stewardship for the program
Locations in Lower Mainland - BC-$111,700.00 - $167,600.00 Annually

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

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

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)

Role

Description

eac development

variance analysis

cost reporting

budget management

cash flow

cost coding

Support development of Estimate at Completion (EAC) values, integrating actual cost, trends, and change impacts
Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls systems, including adoption of new digital tools (e.g., PMIS / cost system updates)
Perform variance analysis and provide early warnings on emerging trends
Participate in monthly reporting cycles, including cost-schedule integration and risks/opportunities updates
Maintain and update program and project-level budgets in alignment with the approved cost baseline
Develop and maintain program and project cash flows in coordination with finance and schedule teams
Work effectively within an integrated client-consultant environment and strengthen client relationships
Maintain strong coordination with accounting, commercial, scheduling, and document control teams
Produce regular cost reports, dashboards, and financial performance metrics
Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, controls, and audit requirements
Support change management processes including cost impacts, approvals, and traceability
Assist with procurement and contract administration activities including commitments, invoices, and closeout
Manage the cost coding structure (CBS) and ensure accurate allocation of actuals, commitments, and forecasts
Implement and reinforce governance measures for data quality, version control, and auditability

Requirements

bachelor’s

oracle

excel

aace

8‑12 years

cost management

Reduced rework and increased consistency across reporting platforms
Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Construction Management, or related field
Experience with cost management or ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, EcoSys, PMIS tools, etc.)
Minimum 8 to 12 years relevant program/project controls experience
Excellent communication skills with proven ability to distill complex information into clear recommendations
Experience on major capital infrastructure programs (preferred)
Knowledge of earned value concepts and cost-schedule integration (preferred)
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse technical and commercial teams
Clear traceability of changes and decisions
Accurate, timely, and trusted cost insights
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard reporting tools
Familiarity with AACE International principles and best practices (preferred)
Strong working relationships with the client, partners, and internal teams
Demonstrated expertise in cost governance, forecasting, and financial analysis on capital programs

Benefits

Strengthened financial stewardship for the program
Locations in Lower Mainland - BC-$111,700.00 - $167,600.00 Annually

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

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

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)

Senior Cost Controller

Stantec

Senior Cost Controller

Stantec

Description

eac development

variance analysis

cost reporting

budget management

cash flow

cost coding

Requirements

bachelor’s

oracle

excel

aace

8‑12 years

cost management

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

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.

Culture + Values

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.

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.

Articles

Description

eac development

variance analysis

cost reporting

budget management

cash flow

cost coding

Requirements

bachelor’s

oracle

excel

aace

8‑12 years

cost management

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Founded in 1954

Year Established

8‑12 years

8‑12 years