Brunel · 4 days ago
Project Controls Engineer III - Lead Cost
Phoenix, AZ
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expBrunel is currently recruiting for a Project Controls Engineer III – Lead Cost for a long term contract opportunity. This role will support large-scale mining projects focused on infrastructure across multiple mine sites, requiring management of cost control processes and performance reporting.
Project ManagementRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Cindy King
Responsibilities
Lead cost control processes across projects—develop cost control systems, track commitments, accruals, forecasts, and change management
Own and manage the cost scope of the change management process using company systems
Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost performance reports at both project and corporate levels
Review design and procurement changes for cost and schedule impacts; identify quantity variances based on MTOs
Forecast, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions for schedule slippage or cost overruns
Interface with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align scopes and track performance
Conduct contractor audits (equipment, time, invoicing) to validate cost accuracy
Prepare cost estimates for minor scopes and review change orders for compliance
Drive solutions to project controls issues and continuously improve processes
Qualification
Required
6–12+ years of experience in project controls or engineering on major industrial/construction EPC projects
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business (or equivalent experience)
Strong working knowledge of SAP and ERP systems
Advanced Excel skills; working knowledge of project dashboards
Clear communicator with ability to present cost performance to project and corporate stakeholders
Solid understanding of estimating, forecasting, and accounting principles
Must be willing to travel 25-50% to sites based on project needs
Preferred
Experience using Primavera P6 and EcoSys
Background in heavy industrial or mining construction environments
Benefits
Full benefits offered
401K matching
Travel and accommodations covered
Fully furnished accommodations
Rental car
Monthly stipend
Company
Brunel
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