Project Controls Manager in WFH: Profession with future

USA, WFH

Parttime: 0 hrs a week

Experience: 5 years

Closing: December 18, 2024

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Introduction

Brunel has an exciting opportunity for a Project Control Manager supporting our client who are a leading mining company.

This contractor role will work from home with business trips to Arizona.

What are you going to do

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.

Essential Functions:

Guide and direct resolution of project difficulties and complex project control issues. Strong analytical skills required to review all project controls information and ensure accuracy as well as identify issues, concerns and potential mitigations.
Interact with the Project Management team and corporate management team and participate in regular project meetings. Gather information and prepare reports and presentations of information as needed on the project.

Essential skills and knowledge

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business or related fields and twelve (12) years' experience in Project Management, at least eight (8) years of experience in a leadership role in project controls OR
High School diploma or GED and sixteen (16) 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

What we offer

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.