Cost Lead

Brunel; Safford (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plan

401K matching

3 days PTO per period

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Project Controls Cost Lead for a long-term contract in Safford, AZ. The role features a 2 weeks onsite / 2 weeks remote rotation, supporting Engineering, Procurement and Construction with cost analysis, reporting and forecasting.

The candidate will define cost control structures, compile cost elements, manage change logs, and provide weekly to quarterly cost status. Strong SAP, P6 and EcoSys experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls for heavy industries.
• ERP system experience, SAP required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Define cost control chart of accounts by WBS and cost system.
• Compile and report project cost elements and forecasts.
• Process change notices and maintain cost change logs.
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly cost reports.
• Assess design/procurement/construction changes for cost/schedule impact.
• Identify and resolve project control issues with the team.
• Forecast status against baseline schedule for complex scopes.

Skills

Project controls

Cost forecasting

Reporting

Cost analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

HS diploma + 12 years field experience

Tools

SAP

P6

EcoSys

Job description

Brunel is currently seeking a Project Controls Cost Lead for a long-term contract position with our client located in Safford, Arizona, this rotational role will work 2 weeks onsite and 2 weeks remotely.

Under moderate supervision, provides project controls support to Engineering, Procurement and Construction in cost analysis, reporting, and general project controls support as directed by the Project Controls Manager. This may include but is not limited to the preparation, analysis and presentation of reports, charts, tables, and information along with analysis of trends, project risks and forecasts.

• Define a project cost control chart of accounts by WBS and cost control system from a detail estimate, that provides visibility to engineering, procurement and contract strategies.
• Responsible for the compilation, accuracy and reporting of project cost elements, like accruals, commitments, change management, forecast and others.
• Assist in processing project change notices, maintain change logs as required and report on changes through company’s Change Management System. Own the Cost scope of the change management process.
• Assist in compilation of all weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for the project and responsible for the cost scope of the reports
• Based on design reviews, identifies any out-of-scope changes and documents quantity variances based on material take offs (MTOs) from design documents.
• Assess the cost and schedule impacts of design, procurement and 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.
• Identifies and resolves project control issues through various methods and provides proposed solutions to address problems. Works closely with other project controls team members on resolving issues identified building on technical knowledge, designing innovative short cuts, and reviewing engineering alternatives.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts status against an established baseline schedule on complex scopes of work. Understands detailed construction methodology, assisting in identification of potential issues and impacts and proposes corrective actions.
• Estimate 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. Prepares estimates on minor scopes of work for review by Project Controls Manager.
• Understands and interfaces with engineering, procurement and construction on concepts and relationships to the scope of work and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Review and audit contractor equipment logs, time sheets, supplier invoices and contracts to check that equipment and personnel are being utilized as specified.
• Perform other duties as required.

Reports to the Project Controls Manager.

Qualifications:

• 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 for major projects in heavy industries.
• Experience with ERP system and SAP is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel (advanced) and Outlook
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to multi-task in a high paced project environment
• P6 and EcoSys experience
• 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 heavy industrial construction projects

Offer:

• Full-time contractors are eligible to participate in our medical, dental and vision plan 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.