Introduction

Brunel is currently seeking a Project Controls Cost Lead for a long-term contract position with our client located in Safford, Arizona, 4x1 rotation offered.

About this role

As a Cost Lead, you will provide project controls support to Engineering and Construction in cost and schedule analysis, reporting, and general project controls support as directed by the Project Controls Manager.

  • Prepare, analyze and present reports, charts, tables and information along with analysis of trends, project risk and forecasts.
  • Validate the reported progress percentage based on the rules of credit established within the project with the contractors through spot checks of the design documents and/or construction progress.
  • Develop progress measurement process for required scopes of work and update on a regular basis.
  • Review contractor schedules for accuracy and alignment with the overall master schedule.
  • Review project documents, including design sets, to determine project milestones and sequencing and validate that the construction schedules comply with the project documents.
  • Assist in processing of project change notices, maintain change logs as required and report on changes through company's Change Management System.
  • Assist in compilation of all weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for the project.

Is this you?

  • High School diploma or GED and twelve (12 years' experience in engineering, construction, project controls or business related field OR
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related fields and six (6) to eight (8) years' experience in project controls
  • Experience with ERP system, SAP, and P6. EcoSys preferred.
  • 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.
  • Understanding of accounting functions and systems.
  • Experience with cost control including project estimating, forecasting and cost management including reporting.
  • Construction experience with an ability to maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions in a construction environment.
  • Experience with mining and/or heavy industrial construction projects.
  • Must be willing to work on-site at mine location. May consider out of area candidate on a 4x1 rotation.
  • MUST be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship.

What we offer 

  • This position offers a flat day rate and will on a 4x1 rotation at the mine site in Safford, Arizona. 4 weeks working at site, 1 week off at home (may work during off week with on occasion with prior approval).
  • Contractor will stay in the single- status furnished housing. All flights and car rentals covered.
  • Full-time contractors are eligible to participate in our medical, dental and vision plans that will begin on your first day of employment.
  • 401K matching - 50% match, up to 3%.
  • Position will be based on a 5 day work week, average working day is 10 hours.
  • Position includes 3 days of PTO, no paid holidays, paid for days worked only.

Closing: 30 October 2026

Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-284218

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Sarah Logan

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