Site Project Controls Lead: Cost & Schedule Excellence

Nativeamericantalent; New Mexico; On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Site Project Controls Lead for our Chino operation in southwestern New Mexico. You will oversee cost estimating, control, forecasting, scheduling, and performance reporting across multiple plant engineering projects, guiding a team of engineers, schedulers, and quantity surveyors.

Responsibilities include maintaining baselines, validating forecasts, managing change orders, and ensuring compliance with project controls standards.

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 and oversee all project controls functions across multiple plant engineering projects at Freeport-McMoRan operating sites
• Develop, implement, and manage cost estimating, cost control, forecasting, progress measurement, planning and scheduling, and performance reporting processes
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to Cost Leads/Engineers, Schedulers/Planners, and Quantity Surveyors
• Develop, review, and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual project forecasts
• Oversee forecast preparation, validate cost and schedule assumptions, analyze variances, and incorporate risks
• Ensure timely delivery of weekly, monthly, and quarterly project controls reports
• Identify and communicate impact of design changes, scope modifications, and schedule delays
• Partner with Contracts to manage Change Order/PCN Log and Change Management System
• Maintain project schedule baselines and ensure accuracy of weekly schedule updates
• Monitor schedule variances, develop recovery strategies, and track progress with QS
• Ensure compliance with project controls standards and procedures in cost estimates
• Oversee progress measurement processes and accuracy of progress percentages
• Review and validate AFE requests for completeness
• Manage DOA process and EPMS project data
• Verify budget availability for procurement and contracts
• Oversee development and maintenance of WBS codes
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Strong communication skills

Multi-tasking in high paced project

ERP system experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business related field

High school diploma with 12 years experience

Tools

SAP

P6

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook)

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Site Project Controls Lead for our Chino operation in southwestern New Mexico. You will oversee cost estimating, control, forecasting, scheduling, and performance reporting across multiple plant engineering projects, guiding a team of engineers, schedulers, and quantity surveyors.

Responsibilities include maintaining baselines, validating forecasts, managing change orders, and ensuring compliance with project controls standards.