Introduction

Brunel is currently searching for a Project Cost Engineer located in Calama, Chile & EL Abra Chile, direct hire project with one our major mining clients. This position will be offered on an 8x2 rotation working 5-6 days per week for approximately 2 years. All single status accommodations, travel and transportation will be covered by client.

What are you going to do 

  • Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems through various methods such as using industry related technical knowledge, designing innovative short cuts, and reviewing engineering alternatives.
  • Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts status against an established baseline schedule. Understands the construction methodology and can identify potential issues and impacts and propose corrective actions.
  • Assess the impact(s) of design or 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.
  • Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to validate project estimates, change orders and scope changes through the review of design drawings, sketches, calculations, or other information supplied by the engineering or construction company.
  • Understands and applies engineering, procurement and construction terminology, concepts, and relationships to the scope of work and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards.

Essential skills and knowledge

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED and eleven (11) 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 OR
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business or related fields and seven (7) years' experience in Construction Management, at least four (4) years of experience in a leadership role in project controls

Language Skills, Certifications and/or Training:

  • 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
  • Fluency in English

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Experience in related project management software such as Primavera, Aconex, Ecosys, SAP.

What we offer 

Offer:

  • Position offers a day rate commensurate with experience.
  • All single station accommodations are covered by the client including rotational and business travel and working visa.

Details on benefits will be provided.

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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