Mining Project Manager II – Copper Expansion

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Project Manager Engineering II in Safford, AZ to lead major capital projects from development through completion. You will oversee safety, engineering, procurement, construction, and customer service aspects, ensuring scope, cost, schedule, safety, and quality targets are met within a mining context.

The role emphasizes collaboration with corporate and field teams, managing consultants and contractors, and contributing to copper production expansion at the Safford

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and at least eight years of related experience in project management, engineering, and construction.
• High School Diploma with thirteen years of related experience in project management, engineering, and construction.
• Experience with capital project management and project controls software.
• Experience with mining and metallurgical process facilities.
• Experience in metal mining design and operation, tailings dam storage, and crushed leach pad design.
• Experience leading mid-to-large capital projects from start to finish.
• Experience collaborating with corporate and branch groups and managing external consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage, and evaluate major capital projects from development to completion.
• Serve as a technical expert ensuring projects meet schedules, budgets, and requirements.
• Develop cost controls and manage consultants and contractors’ performance.
• Review or develop scopes of work for new projects.
• Support senior project managers in planning and execution of large-scale projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Capital project management

Project controls

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Contractor management

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

High School Diploma

PE Certification (preferred)

Tools

Capital project management software

Project accounting software

Scheduling software

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Project Manager Engineering II in Safford, AZ to lead major capital projects from development through completion. You will oversee safety, engineering, procurement, construction, and customer service aspects, ensuring scope, cost, schedule, safety, and quality targets are met within a mining context.

The role emphasizes collaboration with corporate and field teams, managing consultants and contractors, and contributing to copper production expansion at the Safford