Introduction

Brunel is currently seeking a Project Controls Cost Lead for a long-term contract position with our client located in Safford, Arizona, this rotational role will work 2 weeks onsite and 2 weeks remotely.

What are you going to do 

  • 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
  • Based on design reviews, identifies any out-of-scope changes and documents quantity variances based on material take offs (MTOs) from design documents.
  • Assess the cost and schedule impacts of design, procurement and 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.

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

  • Full-time contractors are eligible to participate in our medical, dental and vision plan that will begin on your first day of employment.
  • 401K matching - 50% match, up to 3%.
  • Position will be based on a 5-day work week, average working day is 10 hours.
  • Position includes 3 days of PTO, no paid holidays, paid for days worked only.

Closing: 08 November 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-304766

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Corporate recruiter

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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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