Introduction

Brunel is currently seeking a Project Controls Cost Lead for a long-term contract position with our client located in Safford, Arizona, this rotational role will work 2 weeks onsite and 2 weeks remotely.

What are you going to do 

  • Define a project cost control chart of accounts by WBS and cost control system from a detail estimate, that provides visibility to engineering, procurement and contract strategies.
  • Responsible for the compilation, accuracy and reporting of project cost elements, like accruals, commitments, change management, forecast and others.
  • Assist in processing project change notices, maintain change logs as required and report on changes through company's Change Management System. Own the Cost scope of the change management process.
  • Assist in compilation of all weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for the project and responsible for the cost scope of the reports
  • Based on design reviews, identifies any out-of-scope changes and documents quantity variances based on material take offs (MTOs) from design documents.
  • Assess the cost and schedule impacts of design, procurement and construction changes and associated cost growth and/or schedule slippages. Evaluates proposed process improvements, requests for information (RFIs), and differing site conditions for impacts to the project in terms of cost and/or schedule.

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 for major projects in heavy industries.
  • Experience with ERP system and SAP is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel (advanced) and Outlook
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Ability to multi-task in a high paced project environment
  • P6 and EcoSys experience
  • 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 heavy industrial construction projects

What we offer 

  • Full-time contractors are eligible to participate in our medical, dental and vision plan 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: 08 November 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.

Welcome to Brunel

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