Introduction

Brunel has an exciting opportunity for a Project Controls Cost Lead with our client who is a leading mining company in Arizona.

This contract position will work on-site in Miami, Arizona, 4-week on-site/1-week WFH rotational schedule, the working week is Monday - Friday. Travel accommodations, housing, transportation, and a monthly stipend will be included.

About this role

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.

Is this you?

High School diploma or GED and at least ten (10) years of experience in project controls, OR
Bachelor's degree in appropriate Engineering discipline or equivalent experience, and four (4) to six (6) years' experience in project controls

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
Proficiency in Primavera Scheduling programs
Experience with Cost and estimating programs.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to multi-task in a high paced project environment
Experience with mining construction projects.
Reports to the Project Controls Manager

What we offer

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision that will begin on your first day of employment.
401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match - 50% of earnings up to 3% match (immediate vesting). Effective first day of the month following date of hire.