Top Benefits
About the role
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Your Opportunity
Business Center (BC) 1235 is currently seeking a Project Financial Lead (PFL). The PFL will be responsible for supporting project managers with compliance of Stantec corporate and business-line specific project management (PM) practices within BC 1235. Please note this is a termed position of 4 years.
The PFL will report and be accountable to the 1235 BC Operations Leader (BCOL) and also support the Project Management Lead (PML) for Western Canada. The PFL will be responsible for coaching project managers by growing their PM capabilities and regularly monitoring and reporting on the financials of projects in the BC. The PFL will support the BC in compliance to Stantec’s standards of project delivery, risk management, budgeting and earned value management.
Application closing date: December 6, 2025
Your Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution
- In collaboration with BC Leadership and the Financial Manager, conduct project financial follow up with project managers and project controls personnel to monitor projects’ unbilled, accounts receivable and forecasts (using Integrated Project Management (IPM) & Project Update Review Service(PURS)) as well as completing the Net Revenue Forecasting (NRF) Tool. There will be a strong focus on this responsibility.
- Provide PMs with earned value management support when needed.
- Actively and positively advocate for compliance with Stantec practices (i.e. Pipeline, project set-up, change management, HSSE, quality and record keeping), and following the Project Management Framework.
- Coordinate with the BCOL, the PML and PMs and project sponsors to implement corrective actions for distressed projects, adapt and apply procedures to address problem situations.
People
- Support emerging PMs within the BC to access and complete the necessary training to become an approved PM.
- Support the BCOL with updating and maintaining the PM Prequalification listing in consultation with the BCOL and PML.
- Collaborate with BC leadership and Team Leads to retain, mentor, and coach project managers. Some project managers within the BC may report to and will be accountable to the PFL.
- Support the PML in training sessions and workshops, e.g. Risk and Contract management, Oracle dashboard, IPM and PURS, change management and other critical activities.
- Lead monthly PM calls that build the BC 1235 PM community with recurring agenda items and focused topics that may include guest speakers.
- Provide formal and informal feedback on individual performance of project managers.
Individual Contributor
- Perform billable work as a PM and/or Project Independent Reviewer (PIR) for projects, a project sponsor or fulfill another function as appropriate based on experience, with a utilization target of 65%.
- Maintain and enhance our reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Recent experience managing projects, including the development of scope, schedule, and budget, and the subsequent monitoring of cost and schedule. Preference will be for candidates with experience managing high value projects.
- Strong experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from pursuit through closeout, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.
- Understanding of Stantec financial methods, procedures, and policies, particularly earned value management.
- Understanding of Stantec PM Framework and Project Risk Review Practice.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills to effectively work and collaborate with BC project managers.
- Problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify when a project is in trouble (e.g., deviations from baseline scope, schedule, or budget) and provide guidance on mitigation measures or corrective action to address the problem.
- Ability to travel to other Stantec offices within the BC – preference may be given to candidates who are located within the BC.
- Ability to advocate for change and deliver positive impact through influence.
- Passion for excellence, continuous improvement, and professional PM, as well as demonstrated ability to create, foster and lead a team.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in business or a technical discipline with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
- Familiarity with Stantec Environmental Services Line service offerings and client base is preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification as asset.
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. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
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.
About Stantec
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.
#StayInquisitive
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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a 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/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
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: Canada | AB | Calgary
Organization: 1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta-Calgary AB
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 26/11/2025 06:11:25
Req ID: 1003175
About Stantec
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.
We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.
Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. 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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.
Top Benefits
About the role
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Your Opportunity
Business Center (BC) 1235 is currently seeking a Project Financial Lead (PFL). The PFL will be responsible for supporting project managers with compliance of Stantec corporate and business-line specific project management (PM) practices within BC 1235. Please note this is a termed position of 4 years.
The PFL will report and be accountable to the 1235 BC Operations Leader (BCOL) and also support the Project Management Lead (PML) for Western Canada. The PFL will be responsible for coaching project managers by growing their PM capabilities and regularly monitoring and reporting on the financials of projects in the BC. The PFL will support the BC in compliance to Stantec’s standards of project delivery, risk management, budgeting and earned value management.
Application closing date: December 6, 2025
Your Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution
- In collaboration with BC Leadership and the Financial Manager, conduct project financial follow up with project managers and project controls personnel to monitor projects’ unbilled, accounts receivable and forecasts (using Integrated Project Management (IPM) & Project Update Review Service(PURS)) as well as completing the Net Revenue Forecasting (NRF) Tool. There will be a strong focus on this responsibility.
- Provide PMs with earned value management support when needed.
- Actively and positively advocate for compliance with Stantec practices (i.e. Pipeline, project set-up, change management, HSSE, quality and record keeping), and following the Project Management Framework.
- Coordinate with the BCOL, the PML and PMs and project sponsors to implement corrective actions for distressed projects, adapt and apply procedures to address problem situations.
People
- Support emerging PMs within the BC to access and complete the necessary training to become an approved PM.
- Support the BCOL with updating and maintaining the PM Prequalification listing in consultation with the BCOL and PML.
- Collaborate with BC leadership and Team Leads to retain, mentor, and coach project managers. Some project managers within the BC may report to and will be accountable to the PFL.
- Support the PML in training sessions and workshops, e.g. Risk and Contract management, Oracle dashboard, IPM and PURS, change management and other critical activities.
- Lead monthly PM calls that build the BC 1235 PM community with recurring agenda items and focused topics that may include guest speakers.
- Provide formal and informal feedback on individual performance of project managers.
Individual Contributor
- Perform billable work as a PM and/or Project Independent Reviewer (PIR) for projects, a project sponsor or fulfill another function as appropriate based on experience, with a utilization target of 65%.
- Maintain and enhance our reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Recent experience managing projects, including the development of scope, schedule, and budget, and the subsequent monitoring of cost and schedule. Preference will be for candidates with experience managing high value projects.
- Strong experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from pursuit through closeout, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.
- Understanding of Stantec financial methods, procedures, and policies, particularly earned value management.
- Understanding of Stantec PM Framework and Project Risk Review Practice.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills to effectively work and collaborate with BC project managers.
- Problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify when a project is in trouble (e.g., deviations from baseline scope, schedule, or budget) and provide guidance on mitigation measures or corrective action to address the problem.
- Ability to travel to other Stantec offices within the BC – preference may be given to candidates who are located within the BC.
- Ability to advocate for change and deliver positive impact through influence.
- Passion for excellence, continuous improvement, and professional PM, as well as demonstrated ability to create, foster and lead a team.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in business or a technical discipline with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
- Familiarity with Stantec Environmental Services Line service offerings and client base is preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification as asset.
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. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
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.
About Stantec
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.
#StayInquisitive
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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a 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/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
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: Canada | AB | Calgary
Organization: 1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta-Calgary AB
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 26/11/2025 06:11:25
Req ID: 1003175
About Stantec
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.
We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.
Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. 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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.