Canada, Vancouver
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 6-9 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: August 23, 2025

Introduction

Brunel is Now Hiring for a long-term Project Cost Lead - EcoSys SME on contract with our mining client. This contract position will start out on a 2 year, 4x1 rotation in Vancouver, BC and will move to Arizona for an additional 2 year rotation.

What are you going to do 

🕒 4-Year Assignment - Mining Project

We're seeking a Project Cost Lead with strong EcoSys expertise to support a major mining project. This role begins in Vancouver for approximately two years before relocating to the mine site in Arizona for the final two years.

🔍 What You'll Do:

  • Lead the setup, maintenance, and integrity of the EcoSys cost management system.
  • Act as the main EcoSys point of contact for cost tracking and reporting across project teams - Subject Matter Expert.
  • Support project controls through cost and schedule tracking, variance analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Review contractor progress, validate schedule alignment, and monitor earned value.
  • Track and process project change notices, update logs, and support change management reporting.
  • Prepare and assist with regular cost and progress reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
  • Analyze design documents and construction updates to identify out-of-scope changes or material variances.
  • Estimate and validate costs for minor scopes, changes, and labor or equipment allocations.
  • Work with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment with project goals and standards.
  • Monitor contractor performance and assist in evaluating risks, impacts, and potential issues.

Essential skills and knowledge 

🧰 Job Requirements:

  • 6-12+ years of experience in project controls, engineering, or construction on EPC projects.
  • SME experience using EcoSys on capital projects is required
  • Proficiency with SAP, Primavera P6, and Excel
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business - or equivalent experience
  • Advanced Excel and working knowledge of Power BI or other dashboard tools
  • Familiarity with cost estimation, forecasting, and reporting on large industrial projects
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with other cost control tools (ARES Prism, Cleopatra, Deltek, Omega, or PIMS)
  • Previous work on heavy industrial or mining projects

What we offer 

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