Introduction

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Cost Engineer to support a major industrial capital project on a contract basis. This role will provide project controls, cost engineering, forecasting, reporting, and schedule support throughout project execution.

What are you going to do 

  • Provide project controls support, including cost analysis, forecasting, reporting, and schedule monitoring.
  • Analyze project performance against approved cost and schedule baselines and identify risks, trends, and corrective actions.
  • Assess the impact of design changes, construction changes, RFIs, differing site conditions, and process improvements on project cost and schedule.
  • Prepare and validate estimates for labour, materials, equipment, change orders, and scope modifications.
  • Review engineering drawings, calculations, and construction documentation to support cost and schedule evaluations.
  • Review and track engineering submittals and coordinate progress with project stakeholders.
  • Identify out-of-scope changes and quantity variances through design reviews and material take-offs.
  • Validate project progress through field verification and review of contractor-reported progress.
  • Review contractor schedules and ensure alignment with project milestones and the overall master schedule.
  • Review contractor equipment logs, timesheets, invoices, and contracts to support project controls activities.
  • Support project change management processes and reporting requirements.
  • Assist with the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly project reports.
  • Ensure compliance with project safety, quality, and project controls standards.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • High school diploma or equivalent with 11+ years of experience in engineering, construction, project controls, or a related business field, including leadership experience in project controls; or
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline with 7+ years of relevant experience, including leadership experience in project controls.
  • Experience in project controls, cost engineering, forecasting, reporting, and schedule analysis.
  • Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
  • Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Primavera, Aconex, EcoSys, SAP, or similar project management and project controls systems.
  • Experience supporting large industrial, mining, infrastructure, energy, or construction projects.

What we offer 

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Closing: 19 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.

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