Project Controls Specialist III

Freeport McMoRan•Claypool, AZ

3d•$87,500 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, the Project Controls Specialist III provides project controls support to Engineering and Construction in cost and schedule analysis, reporting, and other project controls activities as directed by the Project Controls Manager. The role prepares, analyzes, and presents reports and project information, and assesses trends, project risks, and forecasts. The position is based at Freeport-McMoRan’s Miami smelter and rod plant, approximately 90 miles east of Phoenix. Work is mostly performed in an office, with occasional work in mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant settings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and seven years of experience in Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, or a Business-related field; or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field and five years of Construction Management experience, including at least two years in Project Controls.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced project environment.
Understanding of accounting functions and systems.
Experience with cost control, including project estimating, forecasting, cost management, and reporting.
Construction experience and ability to remain aware of occupational hazards and safety precautions in a construction environment.
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English.
Ability to communicate in English about job assignments, procedures, and applicable safety standards.
Ability to work in a potentially stressful environment.
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and must pass required training and/or testing.
Must comply with required pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as permitted by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems, SAP, P6, and EcoSys.

Responsibilities

Validate reported progress percentages against project rules of credit through spot checks of design documents and/or construction progress.
Develop and regularly update progress measurement processes for required scopes of work.
Review contractor schedules for accuracy and alignment with the overall master schedule.
Review project documents, including design sets, to determine milestones and sequencing and validate that construction schedules comply with project documents.
Assist with processing project change notices, maintaining change logs, and reporting changes through Freeport’s Change Management System.
Assist in compiling weekly, monthly, and quarterly project reports.
Identify out-of-scope changes through design reviews and document quantity variances based on material take-offs from design documents.
Review and process Engineering submittals, track their progress, and coordinate submittals and reviews with the Project Manager, project team members, and other stakeholders as directed by the Supervisor.
Assess cost and schedule impacts of design or construction changes, including associated cost growth and schedule slippage.
Evaluate process improvements, requests for information, and differing site conditions for project cost and schedule impacts.
Identify and resolve Project Control issues, proposing solutions to address problems.
Work with Project Controls team members to resolve issues, using technical knowledge, developing efficiencies, and reviewing Engineering alternatives.
Analyze, evaluate, and forecast status against established baseline schedules for complex scopes of work.
Understand detailed construction methodology, identify potential issues and impacts, and propose corrective actions.
Estimate quantities and costs of materials, equipment, or labor to validate project estimates, change orders, and scope changes using design drawings, sketches, calculations, or other information from engineering or construction companies.
Prepare estimates for minor scopes of work for review by the Project Controls Manager.
Interface with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction on concepts and scope relationships, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to assist in project planning.
Review and audit contractor equipment logs, time sheets, supplier invoices, and contracts to verify equipment and personnel utilization as specified.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
Paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay.
Parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Discounted pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance plans.
Internal progression opportunities.
Eligibility for additional discretionary and incentive payments based on company and individual performance.