Senior Site Project Controls Lead

Freeport-McMoRan; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Site Project Controls Lead to oversee project controls across multiple plant engineering projects at Bagdad sites. You will develop and manage cost estimating, forecasting, planning and scheduling, and performance reporting to support successful project execution.

You will provide leadership to Cost Leads/Engineers, Schedulers/Planners, and Quantity Surveyors, ensuring consistency and alignment with project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field and eight (8) years of project controls or equivalent work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent and twelve (12) years of project controls or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Project and Outlook
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to multi-task in a high paced project environment
• Experience with ERP system, SAP, P6, and Other Enterprise Project Performance Software
• Understanding of Accounting functions and systems
• Site specific training/MSHA required to work at site

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and maintenance of monthly, quarterly, and annual project forecasts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with current project status.
• Oversee forecast preparation, validate cost and schedule assumptions, analyze variances, provide variance explanations, and incorporate project risks, opportunities, and funding requirements into forecast updates.
• Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of weekly, monthly, and quarterly project controls reports in accordance with SOPs.
• Provide reporting that supports informed decision-making, effective project management, and performance monitoring.
• Identify, evaluate, and communicate the impact of design changes, scope modifications, and schedule delays on project performance.
• Partner with the Contracts group to manage the Change Order/PCN Log and maintain the Change Management System for key projects.
• Maintain project schedule baselines and oversee the accuracy of weekly schedule updates with project schedulers.
• Monitor schedule variances, develop recovery strategies, and partner with Quantity Surveyors to track progress.
• Ensure compliance with project controls standards and procedures in estimates and supporting docs.
• Oversee progress measurement processes and ensure accuracy of reported progress percentages.
• Develop and implement progress measurement methodologies for assigned scopes of work.
• Review and validate AFE requests for completeness and accuracy.
• Manage the site DOA process and EPMS project information, verify budget for procurement and contracts.
• Oversee development and maintenance of Service Orders and Pay Applications.
• Develop and maintain WBS codes for project scope and performance tracking.
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business related field

High school diploma or equivalent with 12 years of project controls

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

P6

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Site Project Controls Lead to oversee project controls across multiple plant engineering projects at Bagdad sites. You will develop and manage cost estimating, forecasting, planning and scheduling, and performance reporting to support successful project execution.

You will provide leadership to Cost Leads/Engineers, Schedulers/Planners, and Quantity Surveyors, ensuring consistency and alignment with project objectives.