Capital Projects Estimator

Freeport-McMoRan

Phoenix (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

26 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan seeks a Capital Projects Estimator at our Phoenix HQ. The role involves developing, reviewing, and benchmarking capital project estimates in line with corporate procedures, supporting senior estimators, and coordinating with cross-functional teams across Project Controls, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED with relevant construction experience or a Bachelor's in a related field, and be proficient in MS Office with

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED with four years of construction projects experience or
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, or a related field; proficiency in MS Office; strong communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

Validate and benchmark contractor estimates using internal/external data sources.
Assist senior estimators on large capital project estimates.
Support yearly estimating corporate initiatives.
Review estimates, execution plans, bids and proposals for completeness and compliance.
Develop Owner’s costs with Project Controls Manager.
Ensure corporate estimating SOPs are followed.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong analytical skills

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

Where You Will Work

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. As a Hybrid employee, you’ll engage in virtual collaboration as well as attend in-person meetings at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements.

Title: Capital Projects Estimator

Requisition ID: 147975

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US, 85040

Category: Admin Support

Where You Will Work

Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities.

What You Will Do

Under supervision, you will assist with the development, review, validation, and benchmarking of capital project estimates in accordance with corporate estimating procedures; support senior estimators in preparing and evaluating estimates, contractor proposals, Basis of Estimate documents, and Estimate Execution Plans; maintain estimating data; collect project actuals for benchmarking; document estimate assumptions, revisions, and cost impacts; and collaborate with Project Controls, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and contractor teams to support estimate development across all project phases.

Validate and benchmark contractor-prepared estimates using internal and external data sources and assist with early-phase factored estimates using internally developed tools collecting project actuals for the estimating benchmarking database
Assist Senior Level Estimators on larger capital project estimates or work independently on small capital project estimates as skill levels progress
Assist with yearly estimating corporate initiatives
Review estimate execution plans, contractor estimates, basis of estimates, bids, and proposals for completeness, competitiveness, and adherence to corporate estimating guidelines
Review contractor-prepared Estimate Execution Plans
Work with the Project Controls Manager to develop Owner’s costs
Ensure corporate estimating standard operating procedures are followed with the Corporate Estimating Manager
Perform other duties as requested

What You Bring To Freeport

High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years’ experience in Construction Projects

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include, but are not limited to, management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to multi-task in a high-paced, deadline-driven project environment
Strong analytical skills

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $65,000-$90,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.