Project Controls Specialist III

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Claypool (AZ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Arizona seeks a Project Controls Specialist to support engineering and construction cost/schedule analysis. Under moderate supervision, you will prepare reports, analyze trends, and coordinate with contractors.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in engineering or related field, 5+ years in construction management with project controls experience, and strong communication. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and five years in Construction Management with project controls experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills in verbal and written form.
• Understanding of accounting functions and cost control including forecasting and reporting.
• Construction experience with safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Validate progress percentage based on project rules and spot checks of design documents and construction progress.
• Develop progress measurement process for required scopes and update regularly.
• Review contractor schedules for accuracy and alignment with the master schedule.
• Review project documents to determine milestones and validate schedules.
• Assist in processing change notices and maintain change logs.
• Assist in compiling weekly, monthly, and quarterly project reports.
• Identify out of scope changes and document quantity variances from design documents.
• Coordinate submittals and reviews with the Project Manager and team.
• Assess cost and schedule impacts of design or construction changes.
• Evaluate RFIs and differing site conditions for impacts on cost/schedule.
• Identify and resolve project control issues with the team.
• Analyze status against baseline schedule for complex scopes of work.
• Understand construction methodology and propose corrective actions.
• Estimate quantities and costs for materials and labor.
• Prepare estimates for minor scopes for review.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Multitasking

Accounting knowledge

Cost control

Construction experience

SAP

P6

EcoSys

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management degree

Related field degree

Tools

SAP

P6

EcoSys

Job description

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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 Miami smelter and rod plant is nestled just 90 miles east of Phoenix. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company's Arizona copper mines and is the most significant source of sulfuric acid for our North American leaching operations. Arizona's Globe-Miami historic mining district offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage. The Tri-Town of Globe, Claypool and Miami offers convenient shopping locales, including Walmart, Safeway, Fry's and other local stores. Here, our employees and their families can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere. Visit Globe-Miami.com to learn more.

Description

Under moderate supervision, provides project controls support to Engineering and Construction in cost and schedule analysis, reporting, and general project controls support as directed by the Project Controls Manager. This may include but is not limited to the preparation, analysis and presentation of reports, charts, tables and information along with analysis of trends, project risks and forecasts.

• Validates the reported progress percentage based on the rules of credit established within the project with the contractors through spot checks of the design documents and/or construction progress
• Develops progress measurement process for required scopes of work and update on a regular basis
• Reviews contractor schedules for accuracy and alignment with the overall master schedule
• Reviews project documents, including design sets, to determine project milestones and sequencing and validate that the construction schedules comply with the project documents
• Assists in processing of project change notices, maintain change logs as required and report on changes through Freeport's Change Management System
• Assists in compilation of all weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for the project
• Based on design reviews, identifies any out of scope changes and documents quantity variances based on material take offs (MTOs) from design documents
• Utilizes Engineering knowledge and experience to review and process Engineering submittals, and track the progress of the same and coordinate submittal and reviews with the Project Manager, project team members and any other stakeholders as directed by his/her Supervisor
• Assess the cost and schedule impacts of design or construction changes and associated cost growth and/or schedule slippages
• Evaluate proposed process improvements, requests for information (RFIs), and differing site conditions for impacts to the project in terms of cost and/or schedule
• Identifies and resolves Project Control issues through various methods and provided proposed solutions to address problems
• Works closely with other Project Controls team members on resolving issues identified building on technical knowledge, designing innovative short cuts, and reviewing Engineering alternatives
• Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts status against an established baseline schedule on complex scopes of work
• Understands detailed construction methodology, assisting in identification of potential issues and impacts and proposes corrective actions
• Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to validate project estimates, change orders and scope changes through the review of design drawings, sketches, calculations or other information supplied by the engineering or construction company
• Prepares estimates on minor scopes of work for review by Project Controls Manager
• Understands and interfaces with Engineering, Procurement and Construction on concepts and relationships to the scope of work and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards
• Analyzes survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to assist in project planning
• Reviews and audits contractor equipment logs, time sheets, supplier invoices and contracts to check that equipment and personnel are being utilized as specified

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience in Engineering, Construction, Project Controls or Business related field; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related fields and five (5) years of experience in Construction Management, with at least two (2) years of experience in Project Controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to multi-task in a high paced project environment
• Understanding of Accounting functions and systems
• Experience with cost control including project estimating, forecasting and cost management including reporting
• Construction experience with an ability to maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions in a construction environment

Preferred

• Experience with ERP systems, SAP, P6 and EcoSys

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Work is mostly performed in an office setting
• Occasionally work will be performed in a mine, outdoor or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently$87,500-$120,000. 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.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
  

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.