Manager Global Capital Projects Estimating

Freeport-McMoRan•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing employment that recognizes excellence and encourages safe production, with a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority. Apply Today! Where You Will Work Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, and more. Our flexible work program allows employees to work virtually as well as come together in person when needed at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or one of our site locations. Employees can work remotely from most states in the U.S., with the exception of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors. Should the position shift to in-person (office/site) work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time, so long as the position meets the established eligibility for these benefits. What You Will Do Lead and oversee the development, governance, and strategic direction of capital cost estimating for all global projects. Ensure consistent, accurate, and risk-informed estimates that support investment decisions, project planning, and capital governance processes. Manage a global team of estimators, providing coaching and strategic alignment with corporate objectives. Develop and implement global estimating strategies, engage with executives on cost trends and market insights, and collaborate with project directors and stakeholders to validate estimates. Establish standard methodologies and tools, analyze market trends and industry benchmarks, and perform in-depth cost analysis and risk assessments. Drive process improvements, implement innovative tools, and foster collaboration across engineering, procurement, finance, and operations. Maintain knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in estimating. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field and fifteen (15) years of experience in industrial project planning (mining preferred) with at least ten (10) years in project estimating; OR Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field and ten (10) years of experience in industrial project planning (mining preferred) with at least five (5) years in project estimating; OR High School diploma or GED and twenty (20) years of experience in industrial project planning (mining preferred) with at least ten (10) years in project estimating
Proven experience in estimating and cost management, preferably in a global or multinational organization
Proficiency using estimating software
Strong understanding of project management principles, construction/engineering practices, and industry-specific cost drivers
Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions
Effective leadership and team management abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the development, governance, and strategic direction of capital cost estimating for all global projects.
Ensure consistent, accurate, and risk-informed estimates that support investment decisions, project planning, and capital governance processes.
Manage a global team of estimators, providing coaching and strategic alignment with corporate objectives.
Develop and implement global estimating strategies, engage with executives on cost trends and market insights, and collaborate with project directors and stakeholders to validate estimates.
Establish standard methodologies and tools, analyze market trends and industry benchmarks, and perform in-depth cost analysis and risk assessments.
Drive process improvements, implement innovative tools, and foster collaboration across engineering, procurement, finance, and operations.
Maintain knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in estimating.
Perform other duties as assigned.