Project Controls Lead

Brunel is currently searching for a Project Controls Lead for a long-term contract position with our client located in Bagdad, Arizona. Will consider out of area candidate on a 4 / 1 rotation.

• Manages and oversees all project controls reporting for very large multidisciplinary, high risk capital engineering and construction projects from FEED to operations. Provides guidance and consultation for project managers and corporate management. Experienced with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. This role will be a ‘hands on’ position with the successful applicant undertaking the day-to-day controls reporting duties on the Owner’s team.

Essential Functions : Guide and direct reporting on 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.

Coordinate with cross functional team in project setting, ensure project controls team members are interfacing with engineering, procurement, contracts and construction on concepts and relationships to the scope of work and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Ensure full implementation of company processes and procedures as well as industry best practices with regards to project controls reporting on the project following the company project stage gate process.

Ensure the accuracy of reported progress percentage based on the rules of credit established within the project. Develop progress measurement process for required scopes of work.

Manage and ensure all project required reporting is prepared and submitted as per approved reporting schedule for the project.

Mentor and lead a staff of project controls team members, ensure project is staffed appropriately, conduct regular staff performance reviews and manage any staffing issues that may arise.

Job Scope :

Nature of work : Works on highly complex issues and responsible to implement solutions. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Level of interaction : Leads the department with interaction with external peers in various departments, responsible for cross coordination between groups.

Autonomy / decision making : Works under very limited to no supervision and has latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines

Budgetary responsibility : Has no budgetary responsibility

Managerial responsibility : May need to assist with leading a multidisciplinary project controls team

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related fields and at least six (6) years’ of experience in a leadership role in project controls OR

High School diploma or GED and ten (10) 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.

Offer :

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision that will begin on your first day of employment. 401K matching – 50% match, up to 3%.

If candidate is not local to Bagdad, Arizona, client will provide accommodations and travel for a 4 week on, 1 week off rotation, along with monthly stipend for living expenses.