Engineering Project Manager, Mining Capital Projects

Freeport-McMoRan; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Project Manager Engineering II to lead major capital projects at the Safford mining operation. You’ll manage scope, budget, schedule, safety and quality, coordinating with internal teams and external contractors to ensure on-time delivery.

This role requires extensive capital project management experience, strong engineering background, and the ability to work across functional groups in a 24/7 mining environment. Travel to Phoenix Hub may be required.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years in project management, engineering, and construction.
• Experience with mid-to-large capital projects from start to finish.
• Experience with mining and metallurgical process facilities.
• Experience in developing scopes of work for new projects.
• Knowledge of cost estimating, scheduling, procurement, and turnover.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage, and evaluate major capital projects from development to completion.
• Serve as a technical expert, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.
• Manage safety, engineering, procurement, construction, and customer service.
• Develop and institute project cost controls and manage consultants/contractors.
• Review or develop scopes of work for new projects.
• Support senior project managers on planning and execution.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Project management

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

High School Diploma with 13 years experience

Tools

Project controls software

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Project Manager Engineering II to lead major capital projects at the Safford mining operation. You’ll manage scope, budget, schedule, safety and quality, coordinating with internal teams and external contractors to ensure on-time delivery.

This role requires extensive capital project management experience, strong engineering background, and the ability to work across functional groups in a 24/7 mining environment. Travel to Phoenix Hub may be required.