Project Controls Engineer III - Lead Cost

🕒 Contract Positions - Major Mining Projects

The Project Controls Engineer III - Lead Cost will support large-scale mining projects focused on infrastructure project across multiple mine sites. located in Phoenix, Arizona and will eventually move to a 4x1 rotation* in Morenci, AZ at the project site.

🛠️ Key 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