Introduction

Brunel is currently searching for a Project Controls Manager for a long-term contract position with our mining client. This position will be on a 4x1 rotation in Miami, AZ.

About this role

* Guide and direct resolution of project difficulties and complex project control issues. Strong analytical skills required to review all project controls information and ensure accuracy as well as identify issues, concerns and potential mitigations. * Interact with the Project Management team and corporate management team and participate in regular project meetings. Gather information and prepare reports and presentations of information as needed on the project.
* Identify and communicate design changes, scope changes and schedule slippages and potential impacts and participate in the identification of mitigations. Ensure trends of cost and schedule are identified, manage change management process and communicate and suggest corrective actions.* Coordinate with cross functional team in project setting, ensure project controls team members are interfacing with engineering, procurement, contracts and construction on concepts and relationships to the scope of work and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
* Oversees project baseline process for cost, schedule and progress and ensure all project systems are implemented according to process and company standards and procedures. * Ensure full implementation of company processes and procedures as well as industry best practices with regards to project controls on the project following the company project stage gate process.
* Establish risk management protocol which includes identification, documentation, mitigation and tracking of potential risks on the project. In addition, determine potential cost and schedule/progress impacts of potential risks as they are identified. * Ensure the accuracy of reported progress percentage based on the rules of credit established within the project. Develop progress measurement process for required scopes of work.
* Establish and manage project schedule development, review and update processes and to ensure accuracy and alignment with the overall master schedule.* Manage and ensure all project required reporting is pared and submitted as per approved reporting schedule for the project.
* Mentor and lead a staff of project controls team members, ensure project is staffed appropriately, conduct regular staff performance reviews and manage any staffing issues that may arise.

Is this you?

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business or related fields and fifteen (15) years' experience in Construction Management, at least eight (8) years of experience in a leadership role in project controls OR

High School diploma or GED and twenty (20) years' experience in engineering, construction, project controls or business-related field with at least eight (8) years of experience in a leadership role in project controls

Preferred Qualifications

Leadership ability and strong management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook

Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

Strong analytical skills

Ability to multi-task in a high paced project environment

Experience with ERP system, estimating software, SAP and EcoSys is preferred.

Understanding of accounting functions and systems

Experience with cost control including project estimating, forecasting and cost management.

including reporting

Strong understanding of Primavera and with overall planning process and best practice on

capital mining projects.

Construction experience with an ability to maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions in a construction environment.

What we offer 

This is a 4x1 rotational position with 4 weeks working at site in Miami, AZ and 1 week not working at home. Monthly stipend and all travel expenses and accommodations paid for by the client and all reasonable expense items reimbursed per company guidelines/policies. Contractors through Brunel will be eligible for full benefits starting your first day of employment. This role includes a 3% 401K match. This position will be subject to background checks, drug/alcohol screening and fit for duty physical.

Closing: 11 November 2026

Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-249485

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Corporate recruiter

Sarah Logan

+1 713 333 1024

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