Introduction

Brunel is currently recruiting a Project Controls Engineer III - Lead Cost for long term contract position. This position will be located in Phoenix, Arizona and will eventually move to a 4x1 rotation* in Morenci, AZ at the project site.

What are you going to do 

🕒 Contract Positions - Major Mining Projects

The Project Controls Engineer III - Lead Cost will support large-scale mining projects focused on infrastructure project across multiple mine sites. located in Phoenix, Arizona and will eventually move to a 4x1 rotation* in Morenci, AZ at the project site.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead cost control processes across projects-develop cost control systems, track commitments, accruals, forecasts, and change management
  • Own and manage the cost scope of the change management process using company systems
  • Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost performance reports at both project and corporate levels
  • Review design and procurement changes for cost and schedule impacts; identify quantity variances based on MTOs
  • Forecast, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions for schedule slippage or cost overruns
  • Interface with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align scopes and track performance
  • Conduct contractor audits (equipment, time, invoicing) to validate cost accuracy
  • Prepare cost estimates for minor scopes and review change orders for compliance
  • Drive solutions to project controls issues and continuously improve processes

Essential skills and knowledge 

🔧 Qualifications:

  • 6-12+ years of experience in project controls or engineering on major industrial/construction EPC projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong working knowledge of SAP and ERP systems.
  • Advanced Excel skills; working knowledge of project dashboards
  • Clear communicator with ability to present cost performance to project and corporate stakeholders
  • Solid understanding of estimating, forecasting, and accounting principles

🌟 Preferred Skills:

  • Experience using Primavera P6 and EcoSys
  • Background in heavy industrial or mining construction environments

What we offer

Want to be a key player in high-impact mining projects? Join a fast-paced team with opportunities to lead and make a difference.

Offer: Position offers competitive weekly rate, full benefits offered and start on day 1, all travel and accommodations covered, 401K matching, etc.

**4x1 rotations are working 4 weeks, off for 1 week at home. All accommodations, travel, transportation and stipend covered during rotations.

Closing: 09 April 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-260376

CK

Corporate recruiter

Cindy King

+1 313 221 8904

Contact

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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