Sr. Project/Cost Controls Engineer

Location: Morenci, AZ Salary: $87.00 USD Hourly - $93.00 USD Hourly Description: *Hybrid position but candidate MUST BE IN ARIZONA.
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project/Cost Controls Engineer to support a large-scale industrial construction project in Arizona. This role is responsible for project cost control, forecasting, reporting, change management, and performance analysis throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will partner closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure accurate cost reporting, effective forecasting, and proactive identification of project risks and opportunities.
This client is located in Morenci and follows a hybrid work schedule, combining remote work and on-site project support.
What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain project cost control structures, including work breakdown structures (WBS) and cost control systems.
• Monitor and report project costs, commitments, accruals, forecasts, and change management activities.
• Lead the cost management aspects of project change control processes and maintain change logs.
• Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost performance reports for project and corporate leadership.
• Analyze project cost trends, risks, and forecasts against approved baselines.
• Identify and document scope changes, quantity variances, and out-of-scope work through design and construction reviews.
• Evaluate cost and schedule impacts resulting from engineering, procurement, and construction changes.
• Support project estimating activities, including validation of change orders and scope modifications.
• Review contractor invoices, equipment logs, timesheets, and contracts for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve project control issues and recommend solutions.
• Support construction planning efforts by identifying potential cost and schedule impacts and recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to project safety, quality, and performance standards.

Minimum Qualifications:
One of the following is required:

• High School Diploma or GED with 12+ years of experience in engineering, construction, project controls, or a related business field; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline with 6-8 years of project controls experience supporting major capital projects.

Additionally, candidates must have:

• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with project cost controls, forecasting, reporting, and cost management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate project performance and cost trends to various stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and EcoSys.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting systems.
• Experience with project estimating and cost forecasting.
• Heavy industrial construction project experience.
• Understanding of construction processes, methodologies, and field operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely cost forecasting and reporting.
• Effective management of project change controls.
• Identification and mitigation of cost and schedule risks before project impact occurs.
• Strong collaboration across engineering, procurement, construction, and leadership teams.
• Reliable project performance reporting that supports informed decision-making.

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule with a combination of remote and on-site work in Arizona.
• Collaboration with project stakeholders across engineering, procurement, construction, and corporate functions.
• Opportunity to support a major industrial construction project with significant organizational impact.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
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