Introduction

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Risk & Change Manager to support a major industrial project on a contract basis. This role is responsible for managing project risks, evaluating scope changes, assessing impacts to cost and schedule, and supporting effective project controls processes throughout project execution.

What are you going to do 

  • Lead and maintain project change management processes, including change notices, change logs, and change impact assessments.
  • Assess the cost and schedule impacts of design changes, construction changes, RFIs, differing site conditions, and process improvements.
  • Review contractor schedules for accuracy and alignment with overall project milestones and master schedules.
  • Analyze project performance against established schedule baselines and identify potential risks or deviations.
  • Validate reported project progress through progress measurement reviews and field verification activities.
  • Identify out-of-scope changes through design reviews and material take-offs.
  • Support the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly project reports.
  • Review engineering deliverables, drawings, calculations, and project documentation to support project controls activities.
  • Prepare quantity, labour, equipment, and material estimates to support project estimates, change orders, and scope modifications.
  • Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project teams to resolve project controls issues and support project execution.
  • Monitor and report project risks, trends, forecasts, cost growth, and schedule impacts.
  • Review contractor invoices, equipment logs, timesheets, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Support adherence to project safety and quality standards throughout project execution.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • High school diploma or equivalent with 12+ years of experience in engineering, construction, project controls, or a related business field; or
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline with 6-8 years of project controls experience.
  • Experience in project controls, risk management, change management, cost control, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost management, and construction execution.
  • Experience with ERP systems, SAP, Primavera P6, and EcoSys.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
  • Experience supporting heavy industrial construction projects.
  • Knowledge of construction safety practices and occupational hazards.
  • Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work a 8x2 rotation in Calama, Chile (Accomodation, Rotational Flight and Transporation provided)

What we offer 

Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort - let us match you to your ideal position.

Closing: 21 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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