Introduction

Brunel is currently recruiting a Project Controls Engineer III - Lead Cost for long term contract position. This position will be located in Phoenix, Arizona and will eventually move to a 4x1 rotation* in Morenci, AZ at the project site.

What are you going to do 

🕒 Contract Positions - Major Mining Projects

The Project Controls Engineer III - Lead Cost will support large-scale mining projects focused on infrastructure project across multiple mine sites. located in Phoenix, Arizona and will eventually move to a 4x1 rotation* in Morenci, AZ at the project site.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead cost control processes across projects-develop cost control systems, track commitments, accruals, forecasts, and change management
  • Own and manage the cost scope of the change management process using company systems
  • Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost performance reports at both project and corporate levels
  • Review design and procurement changes for cost and schedule impacts; identify quantity variances based on MTOs
  • Forecast, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions for schedule slippage or cost overruns
  • Interface with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align scopes and track performance
  • Conduct contractor audits (equipment, time, invoicing) to validate cost accuracy
  • Prepare cost estimates for minor scopes and review change orders for compliance
  • Drive solutions to project controls issues and continuously improve processes

Essential skills and knowledge

🔧 Qualifications:

  • 6-12+ years of experience in project controls or engineering on major industrial/construction EPC projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong working knowledge of SAP and ERP systems.
  • Advanced Excel skills; working knowledge of project dashboards
  • Clear communicator with ability to present cost performance to project and corporate stakeholders
  • Solid understanding of estimating, forecasting, and accounting principles

🌟 Preferred Skills:

  • Experience using Primavera P6 and EcoSys
  • Background in heavy industrial or mining construction environments

What we offer 

Want to be a key player in high-impact mining projects? Join a fast-paced team with opportunities to lead and make a difference.

Offer: Position offers competitive weekly rate, full benefits offered and start on day 1, all travel and accommodations covered, 401K matching, etc.

**4x1 rotations are working 4 weeks, off for 1 week at home. All accommodations, travel, transportation and stipend covered during rotations.

Closing: 09 April 2026

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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.

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