Manager Remediation Projects - Sediments

Freeport-McMoRan•Phoenix, AZ

56d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, Geology, HydroGeology, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
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

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.
Serve 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.
Represent company interests in multi-party Superfund sites.
Coordinate with legal counsel and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, vendor management, and regulatory guidance.
Maintain effective communication across departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.