IntroductionWe are currently seeking an experienced Project Risk & Change Manager to support a major industrial operation on a contract basis. This position will lead project risk and change management activities, ensuring risks and scope changes are effectively identified, assessed, controlled, and reported to protect cost, schedule, and overall business objectives.ResponsibilitiesLead the project change management process from initial identification through approval and implementation.Evaluate potential changes for cost, schedule, risk, scope, and business impacts.Manage project change notices and maintain accurate change logs within the applicable change management system.Ensure approved changes are incorporated into project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and reporting.Identify out-of-scope changes through design reviews and document quantity variances using material take-offs and supporting design documentation.Assess the cost and schedule impacts of design changes, construction changes, cost growth, and schedule slippage.Evaluate requests for information, differing site conditions, and proposed process improvements for potential project impacts.Lead the project risk management process, including facilitating risk workshops, maintaining risk registers, and assessing probability and impact.Develop mitigation plans and report project risk exposure to leadership.Present risk, contingency, change, and forecast information to support strategic decision-making.Validate estimated quantities and the cost of materials, equipment, and labour associated with project estimates, change orders, and scope changes.Review drawings, sketches, calculations, and other engineering or construction documentation to support change validation.Identify and resolve project controls issues in collaboration with other project controls professionals.Support the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly project reports.Collaborate with internal departments,



external stakeholders, engineering teams, and construction teams.Provide shared oversight and support to cost control personnel, as required.Perform additional duties as assignedQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent with at least 12 years of experience in engineering, construction, project controls, or a related business field; orBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline with at least 8 years of project controls experience.Demonstrated experience in project risk management, change management, and project controls.Experience with cost control, project estimating, forecasting, cost management, and reporting.Experience working with ERP systems and project controls software; knowledge of SAP, Primavera P6, and EcoSys is considered an asset.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities.Experience working within heavy industrial construction environments.Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements within construction settings.Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and external organizations.What We OfferBrunel provides the opportunity to work on major projects with leading organizations in mining, energy, infrastructure, and related technical industries. We connect skilled professionals with meaningful assignments that support project execution, operational readiness, and long-term business success.About UsBrunel has a reputation for working with some of the best organizations in the business. With decades of experience across mining, energy, infrastructure, life sciences, and related technical sectors, Brunel provides recruitment and workforce solutions that help clients deliver projects safely, compliantly, on time, and at a high level of quality.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Project Risk & Change Manager (Calama)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Calama