Introduction

Brunel has an exciting job opportunity for a Lead Planner/Scheduler supporting our client who a large global mining company. This contractor position will work on a rotational basis in Bagdad, Arizona.

What are you going to do 

In this role you will be a hands-on manager and oversee scheduling function within project controls functional area for moderate to high-risk capital engineering and construction projects. Responsible for project planning and scheduling, monitoring, progress measurement, risk management and reporting. Manages planning team members reporting to the Project Controls Manager. Participates in establishing operating policies to mitigate risk. Provides guidance and consultation for project team members. Familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.

Essential Functions:

  • 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 team in the development of the project schedule and participate in regular project meetings. Gather information, conduct analysis and prepare reports and presentations of information to communicate potential issues and concerns as needed on the project. Integrate multiple schedules into a master project schedule.
  • Identify, determine and communicate design changes, scope changes, schedule slippages and potential impacts and participate in the identification of mitigations. Ensure trends of cost and schedule are identified, well documented and ensure the change management process is followed, communicate, and suggest corrective actions.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related fields and minimum ten (10) years' experience in Construction Management, at least six (6) years of experience in a leadership role in project controls OR
  • High School diploma or GED and fifteen (15) years' experience in engineering, construction, project controls or business-related field with at least six (6) years of experience in a leadership role in project controls planning and scheduling.
  • Seeking a hands-on Sr. Planner who has worked with vendors and suppliers and knows how to elicit, review, correct and incorporate their info into our master schedule.
  • Experience with construction of metal mining operations, especially with regards all disciplines of construction.
  • Experience with cost estimating for civil projects, project scheduling and project controls.
  • Skilled in related scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, etc.).

What we offer 

Here at Brunel, we offer extraordinary earning potential followed by a very competitive benefit package. We provide tools for success; world-class training and advanced technology to ensure you succeed within Brunel.

Closing: 10 April 2026

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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Process of your application

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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.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!