Project Manager Engineering II - Safford

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

Title: Project Manager Engineering II - Safford

Requisition ID: 148055

Location: Safford, AZ, US, 85548

Category: Engineering Services

Why You Should Apply For This Job

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

In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.

What You Will Do

Lead the planning, organization, management, and evaluation of major, complex capital projects and programs from development through completion. Serve as a technical expert, ensuring projects are successfully executed within established schedules, budgets, and requirements. Initial responsibilities will focus on significant projects supporting the expansion of operations and copper production at the Safford mining operations.

• You will plan and execute safety, engineering, procurement, construction, and customer service for major capital projects within the company.
• In this role, you are responsible for the scope, cost, schedule, safety, and quality associated with projects within the mining company.
• As the Project Manager Engineering II, you develop and institute project cost controls and manage the work performance of consultants and contractors throughout the project schedule.
• You will review and/or develop scopes of work for new potential projects within the company.
• In this role, you support senior project managers in the planning and execution of major capital projects of significant scale, complexity, and business impact.
• As the Project Manager Engineering II, you perform other duties as requested.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or related field, and minimum of eight (8) years related experience and familiarity with processes, systems, and terminology in project management, engineering, and construction; or
• High School Diploma and thirteen (13) years related experience and familiarity with processes, systems, and terminology in project management, engineering, and construction.
• Experience in use of capital project management and project controls software.
• Experience with mining and metallurgical process facilities.
• Experience in metal mining design and operation, tailings dam storage design and operation, and crushed leach pad design and operation.
• Experience in developing and managing mid-to-large capital projects from start to finish is required.
• Experience in working with Corporate and Branch groups consisting of management, operating, maintenance, and engineering is required Experience in working with and managing various outside technical consulting groups during development of Project Engineering Studies including (Scoping, PFS, FS and DE) is required.
• Experience in working with and managing various construction contractors i.e. (Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical and Process Controls) during construction and commissioning is required.
• Experience in Cost estimating, Project Controls, Safety, Accounting, Scheduling, Procurement, Commissioning and Turnover.
• Skilled in effective communication, both verbal and written, including the ability to actively listen and to adapt behavior and communication style based upon the audience.
• Skilled in the use of current Project Accounting, Controls and Scheduling Software packages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification.

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $130,000-$180,000. 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

• This position requires travel to the Phoenix Hub at least one (1) day per month and up to 10% of the time to support business operations.
• 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.

Nearest Major Market

Safford

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