Site Project Controls Lead

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 101,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Disc. insurance plans for pet/auto/val

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in El Paso, TX, seeks a senior project controls professional to lead cost estimating, forecasting, planning, and reporting for multi-site engineering projects.

You will guide schedulers and cost engineers, ensuring alignment with project objectives and SOPs. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in project controls, strong communication, ERP/SAP and P6 expertise, and the ability to manage complex scopes with rigorous documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field with eight or more years of project controls or equivalent experience.
• High school diploma with twelve years of project controls or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 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 systems such as SAP and scheduling tools like P6.
• Understanding of accounting functions and systems.
• Site-specific MSHA training is required to work at site.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and maintenance of monthly, quarterly, and annual project forecasts and reports.
• Oversee cost and schedule forecasting, variances, and recovery strategies.
• Ensure timely delivery of project controls reports in line with SOPs.
• Identify design changes and schedule impacts; manage change logs and approvals.
• Maintain project schedule baselines and monitor weekly progress with schedulers.
• Ensure compliance with project controls standards and documentation.
• Oversee progress measurement and percentage completion reporting.
• Review and validate AFE requests and DOA process for key projects.
• Support development and maintenance of WBS codes for cost control.

Skills

Project controls leadership

Forecasting & reporting

Cost scheduling & variance analysis

Strong communication

Multi-tasking in complex environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business field

High school diploma + 12 years exp

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

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 rod and refining plant in El Paso, Texas, is a key contributor to our ranking as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of continuous cast copper rod – a main material used in the manufacturing of wire and cable products. The refinery has the potential to operate at an annual production capacity of about 900 million pounds of copper cathode, which is sufficient to refine all the copper anode we produce at our Miami operations in Arizona. The refinery also produces nickel carbonate, copper telluride and autoclaved slimes material containing gold, silver, platinum and palladium.

The beautiful city of El Paso features three universities, many community colleges and numerous schools. Some popular attractions include the International Museum of Art, National Border Patrol Museum and Franklin Mountain State Park. There are many shopping centers, parks, hiking trails and numerous restaurants for our employees and their families to enjoy.

What You Will Do

Responsible for leading and overseeing all project controls functions across multiple plant engineering projects at Freeport-McMoRan operating sites. Accountable for developing, implementing, and managing cost estimating, cost control, forecasting, progress measurement, planning and scheduling, and performance reporting processes that support successful project execution. Provides leadership and technical guidance to Cost

Leads/Engineers, Schedulers/Planners, and Quantity Surveyors, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with project objectives. Drives project performance through effective cost and schedule management, proactive risk identification and mitigation, and the implementation of standardized project controls practices across the site project portfolio.

• 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 Standard Operating Procedures (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 in collaboration with project schedulers. Monitor schedule variances, develop recovery strategies, and partner with Quantity Surveyors to track and analyze actual progress against planned performance.
• Ensure compliance with company project controls standards and procedures in the development, review, and validation of project estimates, including the preparation and maintenance of supporting documentation.
• Oversee project progress measurement processes and ensure the accuracy of reported progress percentages in accordance with established rules of credit. Develop and implement progress measurement methodologies for assigned scopes of work.
• Review and validate Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) requests to ensure all required inputs, approvals, and supporting documentation are complete and accurate.
• Manage the site Delegation of Authority (DOA) process, including maintaining project information within EPMS for key projects. Verify budget availability for procurement activities and contract commitments while ensuring compliance with authorization requirements.
• Oversee the development, administration, and maintenance of Service Orders and Payment Applications (Pay Applications) to support effective project execution and financial management.
• Develop and maintain fit-for-purpose Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) codes that effectively organize project scope, support cost and schedule control, and enhance project performance tracking and reporting.
• Performs other duties as required

What You Bring To Freeport

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field and eight (8) years of project controls or equivalent work experience OR
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently$101,000 - $141,000.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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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