Introduction

Brunel has an exciting opportunity for a Project Controls Cost Lead supporting our client who are a leading mining company.

What are you going to do 

Under moderate supervision, provides project controls support to Engineering, Procurement and Construction in cost analysis, reporting, and general project controls support as directed by the Project Controls Manager. This may include but is not limited to the preparation, analysis and presentation of reports, charts, tables, and information along with analysis of trends, project risks and forecasts.

  • 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.

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

Offer

  • Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision that will begin on your first day of employment.
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match - 50% of earnings up to 3% match (immediate vesting). Effective first day of the month following date of hire.

Closing: 11 November 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-304787

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Corporate recruiter

Sarah Logan

+1 713 333 1024

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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