Program Controls Manager

Job description

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion.

We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward.

From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.


Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking qualified candidates for a Program Controls Manager position.

The individual would be responsible for providing program and project controls expertise to improve Stantec’s delivery of Programs.

The Program Controls Manager may have oversight of numerous capital infrastructure programs and will support delivery by developing program controls solutions to identified challenges.

They may be responsible for managing a staff of professionals and technicians for successful completion of program activities.

The position will be responsible for program/project controls activities and will support program efforts by coordinating with program management staff.
Furthermore, the individual will be required to participate in analyzing client’s program controls needs and assist delivery teams in developing the combination of people, processes, and tools, to enable the team to manage a portfolio of projects with visibility into schedule and budget, KPIs, and trends.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing controls standards and procedures, monitor compliance and initiate corrective measures as necessary.
- Ensuring that all planning and scheduling activities such as schedule development, project reporting and problem analysis activities comply with Company and client requirements.
- Providing consultation to the Company, client and subcontractors in planning, delivery and scheduling activities.
- Communicating areas of concern to Program Leadership Team.
- Provide QA/QC of cost and scheduling processes, reports, and utilization.
- Consistently and successfully deploying solutions for key accounts as assigned.
- Leading large, complex teams through challenging assignments and complex client environments.
- Represent controls tasks in meetings with client, subcontractors, and others, as required.
- Initiating and maintaining Client relationships to facilitate program activities.
- Ability to understand and track complex funding strategies and develop processes for control of funding sources.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and negotiating skills.
- Work in a manner to ensure personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.
- Consistently adhere to and enforce internal Company processes and policies such as business and contracting rules.
Education and Experience
- BA/BS in Engineering/Environmental/Construction Management required
- 15+ years program management experience of infrastructure/buildings/utility projects required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desired
- Demonstrated experience in development of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), scheduling and schedule analysis, cost estimating and cost control, budget development, reporting and record/document control
- Direct experience in developing and updating cost and resource loaded schedules using, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and other database programs, web-based tools and spreadsheets
- Experience in project management systems and software including Primavera, e-Builder, PMWeb, Aconex, or similar, with integrating project management systems with ERP systems including Oracle and JD Edwards
- Experience in mapping complex business processes and developing efficiencies using Visio
- Direct Controls experience managing capital infrastructure programs that contain multiple projects that have multiple delivery methods.
- Experience in the municipal sector in areas of public works, utilities, transportation, and industry and on multi-sector programs is preferred.
- Must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Must demonstrate organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong willingness to be a part of a large global engineering company, and to work with teams in other offices around the world
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.

The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

**Pay Range:**
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 147,300.00 - Max Salary $ 220,900.00

**Pay Transparency:** In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required.

Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

**Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.

Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.

In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
**Primary Location:** United States | WA | Seattle
**Organization:** 2249 Water-US PMCM-Seattle WA
**Employee Status:** Regular
**Travel:** Yes
**Schedule:** Full time
**Job Posting:** 27/06/2025 10:06:19
**Req ID:** 1001360
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We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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