Introduction

Brunel is currently searching for a Project Cost Engineer located in Calama, Chile & EL Abra Chile, direct hire project with one our major mining clients. This position will be offered on an 8x2 rotation working 5-6 days per week for approximately 2 years. All single status accommodations, travel and transportation will be covered by client.

What are you going to do

  • Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems through various methods such as using industry related technical knowledge, designing innovative short cuts, and reviewing engineering alternatives.
  • Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts status against an established baseline schedule. Understands the construction methodology and can identify potential issues and impacts and propose corrective actions.
  • Assess the impact(s) of design or 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.
  • Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to validate project estimates, change orders and scope changes through the review of design drawings, sketches, calculations, or other information supplied by the engineering or construction company.
  • Understands and applies engineering, procurement and construction terminology, concepts, and relationships to the scope of work and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards.

Essential skills and knowledge 

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED and eleven (11) years' experience in engineering, construction, project controls or business-related field with at least six (6) years of experience in a leadership role in project controls OR
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business or related fields and seven (7) years' experience in Construction Management, at least four (4) years of experience in a leadership role in project controls

Language Skills, Certifications and/or Training:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written
  • Ability to multi-task in a high paced project environment
  • Fluency in English

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Experience in related project management software such as Primavera, Aconex, Ecosys, SAP.

What we offer

Offer:

  • Position offers a day rate commensurate with experience.
  • All single station accommodations are covered by the client including rotational and business travel and working visa.

Details on benefits will be provided.

Closing: October 30, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-303265

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