Project Cost Lead-Ecosys SME
Vacancy Number: CR-260371
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.
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