Introduction

Brunel is currently seeking a Project Controls Cost Lead for a long-term contract position with our client located in Safford, Arizona, 4x1 rotation offered.

What are you going to do 

As a Cost Lead, you will provide project controls support to Engineering and Construction in cost and schedule analysis, reporting, and general project controls support as directed by the Project Controls Manager.

  • Prepare, analyze and present reports, charts, tables and information along with analysis of trends, project risk and forecasts.
  • Validate the reported progress percentage based on the rules of credit established within the project with the contractors through spot checks of the design documents and/or construction progress.
  • Develop progress measurement process for required scopes of work and update on a regular basis.
  • Review contractor schedules for accuracy and alignment with the overall master schedule.
  • Review project documents, including design sets, to determine project milestones and sequencing and validate that the construction schedules comply with the project documents.
  • Assist in processing of project change notices, maintain change logs as required and report on changes through company's Change Management System.
  • Assist in compilation of all weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for the project.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • High School diploma or GED and twelve (12 years' experience in engineering, construction, project controls or business related field OR
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related fields and six (6) to eight (8) years' experience in project controls
  • Experience with ERP system, SAP, and P6. EcoSys preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Ability to multi-task in a high paced project environment.
  • Understanding of accounting functions and systems.
  • Experience with cost control including project estimating, forecasting and cost management including reporting.
  • Construction experience with an ability to maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions in a construction environment.
  • Experience with mining and/or heavy industrial construction projects.
  • Must be willing to work on-site at mine location. May consider out of area candidate on a 4x1 rotation.
  • MUST be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship.

What we offer 

  • This position offers a flat day rate and will on a 4x1 rotation at the mine site in Safford, Arizona. 4 weeks working at site, 1 week off at home (may work during off week with on occasion with prior approval).
  • Contractor will stay in the single- status furnished housing. All flights and car rentals covered.
  • Full-time contractors are eligible to participate in our medical, dental and vision plans that will begin on your first day of employment.
  • 401K matching - 50% match, up to 3%.
  • Position will be based on a 5 day work week, average working day is 10 hours.
  • Position includes 3 days of PTO, no paid holidays, paid for days worked only.

Closing: 30 October 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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