Regional Project Controls Lead, Infrastructure, US South

Regional Project Controls Lead, Infrastructure, US SouthApplication ProcessAlong with your resume, please let us know your interest in this role by answering the following questions. Please keep responses to 1-2 pages in total.How would you strengthen Project Cost Controls within your region to improve project delivery performance and financial predictability?How would you build and lead a high-performing regional Project Controls team while effectively integrating GDC resources into project delivery?How would you establish Project Controls as a valued business partner to Project Managers rather than simply a reporting or administrative function?Submit your interest by 5pm EDT on Friday, October 30.This position can be based in any Stantec office within Stantec's US South region.Your OpportunityThe Regional Project Controls Lead provides regional leadership for Project Controls teams and serves as a strategic partner to regional business and operational leadership. The role connects portfolio performance, resource strategy, governance, escalation, and capability development across business centers while helping establish a consistent Project Controls framework.Your Key ResponsibilitiesLead Project Controls teams across the assigned region and coordinate priorities, capacity, and deployment with business-center and regional leaders.Partner with Regional Delivery, Business, and Growth Leaders on portfolio margin, risk, DSO, resourcing, and performance initiatives.Review regional R3, PCSR, and related reporting to identify trends, emerging risks, and opportunities requiring leadership action.Participate in financial-management forums and provide concise, decision-oriented recommendations and escalation.Monitor regional project performance and coordinate with Finance and Operations leadership to address margin impacts and other systemic issues.Work with the Director of Project Controls and peer Regional Project Controls Leads to own, develop, and implement the Project Controls framework, standards, procedures, and work processes.Provide guidance to regional leaders on project-controls strategy, governance, staffing, and implementation.Lead change management, team building, capability development, and adoption of consistent project-controls practices across the region.Promote collaboration across regions and business centers and facilitate the transfer of lessons learned and effective practices.Your Capabilities and CredentialsStrategic leadership; enterprise thinking; executive communication; portfolio governance; change leadership; talent development; collaboration; judgment; and accountability.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree and a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in project controls, project accounting, finance, project management, or a related field.Demonstrated success leading teams and influencing senior operational and business leaders across a broad portfolio.Advanced understanding of cost-based Earned Value Management, Financial Percent Complete, gross margin, forecasting, DSO, risk, and portfolio governance.Experience leading organizational change, building teams, and establishing consistent operating practices across multiple groups.Ability to synthesize complex portfolio information into clear priorities, decisions, and executive-level recommendations.Preferred ExperienceLeadership experience in a regional engineering consulting or professional-services environment.Experience developing enterprise or regional project-controls frameworks and capability programs.Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and cross-functional initiatives.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 StantecStantec 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 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 agreementsPrimary Location: United States | FL | Coral GablesOther Locations: United States | FL | JacksonvilleOrganization: BC-2158 Transpt-US FloridaEmployee Status: RegularManagement Level: Senior managerBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: YesSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 20/10/2026 07:10:34Req ID: 1008188#additionalStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 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.