Project Controls Specialist

At Stantec - Energy & Resources, we are designers, engineers and project managers. We take pride in providing innovative solutions that balance production goals with good stewardship, environmental sustainability and regulatory requirements. Together we innovate at the intersection of community, creativity and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Why you’ll love working with us:

We understand that life doesn’t pause for work — and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our flexible, family-friendly approach helps you balance your career with what matters most.

As such, we offer ways of working that help you find this balance by offering:

• Flexible start and finish times, hybrid and part-time options—to help you thrive whilst juggling life’s commitments 
• Paid parental leave (14 weeks full pay or option to take it at half pay equivalent)
• Career development through mentoring, training, and leadership pathways
• Inclusive employee networks like Women@Stantec and Pride@Stantec
• Salary packaging and salary continuance insurance
• Mental health and wellbeing support, including EAP
• Recognition programs and service awards

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join the Energy & Resources business in Perth. Supporting a portfolio of sustaining capital and brownfield mining projects, you will play a key role in providing project controls and cost control support across project delivery teams.

Working closely with Project Managers, Project Controls Leads and finance stakeholders, you will assist with project setup, cost tracking, forecasting, reporting and change management activities across multiple projects. This role offers the opportunity to develop your project controls capability within a structured EPCM environment while gaining exposure to major project delivery, including support to the Kingking Project.

Key responsibilities include:

·       Supporting Project Managers and Project Controls Leads with project controls and cost control activities

·       Assisting with project setup including WBS structures, cost codes and project systems

·       Maintaining project cost data including actuals, commitments, accruals and forecasts

·       Supporting cost forecasting, reporting and earned value-based performance tracking

·       Assisting with monthly reporting, dashboards and financial updates

·       Supporting change control processes, variation tracking and project documentation

·       Coordinating with project accounting teams on WIP, invoicing and financial reporting activities

·       Maintaining accurate project records and supporting compliance with project governance requirements

·       Assisting with project coordination activities including meetings, reporting and action tracking

·       Providing cost control support to major project teams, including the Kingking Project

About You:

You are a detail-oriented and collaborative Project Controls professional with experience supporting project financial and reporting processes within engineering, construction, mining, infrastructure or similar project environments.

You will bring:

• Approximately 2–5 years’ experience in a cost control, project controls or project support role
• Experience in consultancy, EPCM and/or Client environment, construction, mining, infrastructure, or similar project environments
• Exposure to project cost management activities including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking and reporting
• Understanding of project controls processes including WBS structures, cost coding, forecasting and reporting
• Experience using project systems such as Oracle, CMS or similar cost management tools
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects and reporting deadlines

What happens next:

Apply now by attaching your CV and we’ll be in touch within the next couple of weeks to guide you through the next steps. No agency applications will be accepted at this time.