Director, NA Plant Engineering: Sustaining Capital Leadership

Freeport-McMoRan; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Company-paid life and disability保险

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Career progression opportunities

Incentive compensation programs

Job summary

Freeport‑McMoRan is seeking an experienced leader to drive site-based sustaining capital projects across North America, guiding governance, cost control, and execution to align with asset strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 15 years of engineering or project management experience, with a strong track record in large projects and cross-functional collaboration. Based in Phoenix with hybrid work, up to 75% travel domestically and 25% internationally.

Qualifications

• Fifteen years of experience in engineering and/or project management including sustaining capital project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle management of sustaining capital projects across multiple North America sites, ensuring alignment with operational needs and long‑term asset strategies.
• Establish and enforce project governance frameworks and provide assurance of scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Lead quarterly budget development and partner with finance to optimize capital allocation.
• Oversee AFE strategy ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with business priorities. Monitor project cost performance and establish KPIs and reporting.
• Oversee early‑stage scoping, feasibility, and execution planning.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to drive alignment and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline or related field

Job description

Freeport‑McMoRan is seeking an experienced leader to drive site-based sustaining capital projects across North America, guiding governance, cost control, and execution to align with asset strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 15 years of engineering or project management experience, with a strong track record in large projects and cross-functional collaboration. Based in Phoenix with hybrid work, up to 75% travel domestically and 25% internationally.