Project Controls Manager

Brunel; Chino Valley (AZ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel in Arizona is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management and reporting on large mining capital projects. This hands-on, working manager role emphasizes accuracy, governance, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement (approximately 50% remote and 50% onsite in Arizona) and requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with extensive leadership experience in project controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business or related fields.
• 12+ years in Construction Management with at least eight years in leadership in project controls.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and direct resolution of project control issues. Maintain strong analytical reviews of control data.
• Prepare reports and presentations for Project Management and corporate leadership.
• Lead project controls personnel and provide guidance across teams.
• Maintain awareness of safety and construct ion site hazards and practices.
• Experience with mining construction projects and capital programs.

Skills

Leadership

Project controls

Cost control

Scheduling

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

12+ years in Construction Management / project controls

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

SAP

ERP systems

Primavera

CozyS

Job description

Brunel has an exciting opportunity for a Project Controls Manager supporting our client, a leading global mining company based in Chino, Arizona.

This contractor position offers a hybrid work arrangement — approximately 50% remote and 50% onsite in Arizona.

Manages and oversees project controls functional area for very large multidisciplinary high risk capital engineering and construction projects. 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. This position is “hands on” or working manager position.

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. Identify and communicate design changes, scope changes and schedule slippages and potential impacts and participate in the identification of mitigations.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business or related fields and twelve (12) years’ experience in Construction 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 Cozys 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

Construction experience with an ability to maintain awareness of occupational hazards and

safety precautions in a construction environment

Experience with mining construction projects

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.