Manager Remediation Projects - Sediments

Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Inc. • Phoenix, AZ

53d • 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 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 Under general direction, you will oversee remediation projects with a focus on contaminated sediment sites, serving as the primary point of contact for planning, organizing, and managing investigation and cleanup activities. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams-including consultants, legal, and community development professionals-to advance projects efficiently and safely. This role involves representing company interests in multi-party Superfund sites, coordinating with legal counsel and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. You'll also contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, vendor management, and regulatory guidance, while maintaining effective communication across departments. Perform other duties as assigned. What You Bring To Freeport Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, Geology, HydroGeology, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Requirements

• Ten (10) years of broad-based environmental management experience, including supervisory or management experience
• Advanced knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, and site investigation and remediation
• Specific experience with CERCLA
• Proficiency in environmental software, systems, and modeling applications
• Ability to analyze sediment, soil, water, and air quality issues and recognize environmental hazards
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Experience supervising, evaluating, training, and motivating employees and contractors
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to reside and function remotely with travel to meetings and sites as necessary
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Commitment to supporting team-based administration of remedial programs
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, Geology, HydroGeology, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, Geology, HydroGeology, Civil Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
• Fifteen (15) years of broad-based environmental management experience
• Experience in investigation, risk assessment, and feasibility studies related to contaminated sediment sites
• Experience in remedial design and construction for sediment sites
• Experience managing consultants and contractors
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• oversee remediation projects with a focus on contaminated sediment sites
• serving as the primary point of contact for planning, organizing, and managing investigation and cleanup activities
• lead multidisciplinary teams-including consultants, legal, and community development professionals-to advance projects efficiently and safely
• representing company interests in multi-party Superfund sites
• coordinating with legal counsel and stakeholders
• ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
• contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, vendor management, and regulatory guidance
• maintaining effective communication across departments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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 auto, home and pet
• Internal progression opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees