Introduction

Brunel is currently searching for a detail-oriented Cost Technician to join our client's Project Controls Team to support multiple capital projects with contractor payment processing, cost tracking, reporting, and project controls administration. This will be a work from home in the Western U.S.

What are you going to do 

This role is a strong fit for someone with 2-5 years of capital project experience who is comfortable working with financial data, Excel, project systems, contractors, and cross-functional project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate contractor Pay App workflows from submission through approval and receipting.
  • Track approvals and follow up on outstanding actions.
  • Review contractor documentation for completeness and accuracy.
  • Process payment application receipts in Aconex and related systems.
  • Maintain cost tracking for commitments, expenditures, payments, and project costs.
  • Support PCNs, staffing forecasts, and cost reporting.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end project controls activities.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting records.

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements:

  • 2-5 years of relevant capital project experience.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and data management formulas.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
  • Experience with Aconex, SAP Ariba, SAP, EPMS, or similar project controls platforms is preferred.
  • Experience supporting mining, EPC/EPCM, industrial construction, oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, or infrastructure projects.
  • MUST be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer without the need for sponsorship.

What we offer 

Offer:

This position is full-time, 40-50 hours per week, Mon-Friday and will be working remote from home within the Western U.S. This position pays a day rate for days worked only. Full comprehensive benefits available and Medical, Dental and Vision are effective on your first day of employment.

Work Arrangement: Primarily remote, Full-time and Occasional travel may be required.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

Closing: 11 December 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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