Senior Project Controls Lead - Mining Ops and Scheduling

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Bayard (NM); On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Silver City, NM, seeks a seasoned Project Controls Leader to oversee cost estimating, scheduling, forecasting and reporting for multi-site mining projects.

You will guide a team of engineers, schedulers, and quantity surveyors to ensure accurate data and on-time delivery. You will implement standardized controls, manage change orders, DOA processes, and ensure adherence to SOPs while maintaining strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field and eight years of project controls experience or

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls across multiple plant engineering projects; manage cost estimating, cost control, forecasting, progress measurement, planning and scheduling.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Silver City, NM, seeks a seasoned Project Controls Leader to oversee cost estimating, scheduling, forecasting and reporting for multi-site mining projects.

You will guide a team of engineers, schedulers, and quantity surveyors to ensure accurate data and on-time delivery. You will implement standardized controls, manage change orders, DOA processes, and ensure adherence to SOPs while maintaining strong stakeholder communication.