Project Manager Engineering II - Safford

Freeport McMoRan•Safford, AZ

1d•$130,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the planning, organization, management, and evaluation of major, complex capital projects and programs from development through completion. Serve as a technical expert, ensuring projects are executed within established schedules, budgets, and requirements. Initial responsibilities will focus on significant projects supporting the expansion of operations and copper production at the Safford mining operations. Plan and execute safety, engineering, procurement, construction, and customer service for major capital projects. Manage project scope, cost, schedule, safety, and quality; develop and institute project cost controls; and manage consultant and contractor work performance throughout the project schedule. Review or develop scopes of work for potential projects and support senior project managers in planning and executing major capital projects with significant scale, complexity, and business impact. Perform other duties as requested. The position is based at Freeport-McMoRan’s Safford operations in southeastern Arizona and requires travel to the Phoenix Hub at least one day per month, with travel up to 10% of the time to support business operations. Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and required training or testing. Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shifts other than day shift, at a 24/7, 365-day operation. Mandatory pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing applies as allowed by law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or related field and at least eight years of related experience, with familiarity with processes, systems, and terminology in project management, engineering, and construction; or a high school diploma and at least thirteen years of related experience with that familiarity.
Experience using capital project management and project controls software.
Experience with mining and metallurgical process facilities.
Experience in metal mining design and operation, tailings dam storage design and operation, and crushed leach pad design and operation.
Experience developing and managing mid-to-large capital projects from start to finish.
Experience working with corporate and branch groups, including management, operating, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Experience managing outside technical consulting groups during development of project engineering studies, including scoping, PFS, FS, and DE.
Experience managing construction contractors in civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, and process controls disciplines during construction and commissioning.
Experience with cost estimating, project controls, safety, accounting, scheduling, procurement, commissioning, and turnover.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and adapting communication style to the audience.
Proficiency with current project accounting, controls, and scheduling software packages.
Must travel to the Phoenix Hub at least one day per month and up to 10% of the time to support business operations.
May be required to pass a medical exam and all required training and/or testing.
May be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shifts other than day shift, at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
Must undergo mandatory pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Professional Engineering (PE) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, organization, management, and evaluation of major, complex capital projects and programs from development through completion.
Ensure projects are executed within established schedules, budgets, and requirements.
Plan and execute safety, engineering, procurement, construction, and customer service for major capital projects.
Manage project scope, cost, schedule, safety, and quality.
Develop and institute project cost controls.
Manage consultants’ and contractors’ work performance throughout the project schedule.
Review and/or develop scopes of work for potential projects.
Support senior project managers in planning and executing major capital projects of significant scale, complexity, and business impact.
Perform other duties as requested.

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, and holiday pay.
Parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Discounted pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance plans.
Internal progression opportunities.
Potential additional discretionary and incentive payments based on company and individual performance.