Project Controls Manager - NOLA

Brunel has an exciting job opportunity for a Project Controls Manager supporting our client who are a large global Mining Company. This contractor position will be in New Orleans, LA with business trips to Indonesia.

Manages and oversees project controls functional area for very large multidisciplinary high risk capital engineering and construction projects from FEED to operations. Responsible for project planning and scheduling, cost estimating and monitoring, progress measurement, risk management and reporting. Manages project controls personnel. Responsible for establishing operating policies to mitigate risk. Provides guidance and consultation for project managers and corporate management. Experienced with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This role will be a “hands on” position with the successful applicant undertaking the day-to-day cost engineering duties on the owner’s team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related fields and fifteen (15) years’ experience in Construction Management, at least eight (8) years of experience in a leadership role in project controls OR
• High School diploma or GED and twenty (20) years’ experience in engineering, construction, project controls or business-related field with at least eight (8) years of experience in a leadership role in project controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership ability and strong management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task in a high paced project environment
• Experience with ERP system, estimating software, SAP and EcoSys is preferred.
• Understanding of accounting functions and systems
• Experience with cost control including project estimating, forecasting and cost management including reporting.
• Strong understanding of Primavera and with overall planning process and best practice on capital mining projects.
• Construction experience with an ability to maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions in a construction environment.
• Experience with mining construction projects, especially in Indonesia
• Bahasa language skills is a plus

Here at Brunel we offer extraordinary earning potential followed by a very competitive benefit package. We provide the tools for success; world-class training and advanced technology to ensure you succeed within Brunel