Project Manager Engineering II

Freeport McMoRan•Safford, AZ
•$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 and ensure projects are executed within established schedules, budgets, and requirements. Initial responsibilities will focus on significant projects supporting 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. Take responsibility for project scope, cost, schedule, safety, and quality; develop and institute project cost controls; manage consultant and contractor work performance; and review or develop scopes of work for potential projects. 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 Safford operations in southeastern Arizona, a zero-discharge mine operating since 2007 and emphasizing safety, environmental stewardship, advanced technologies, and sustainable practices.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification; or a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or related field and at least eight years of related experience; or a high school diploma and at least thirteen years of related experience.
  • Familiarity with processes, systems, and terminology in project management, engineering, and construction.
  • 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 groups.
  • Experience managing outside technical consulting groups during project engineering studies, including Scoping, PFS, FS, and DE.
  • Experience managing construction contractors, including civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, and process controls contractors, during construction and commissioning.
  • Experience in 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.
  • Skill in using current project accounting, controls, and scheduling software packages.
  • Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
  • Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
  • Must pass mandatory pre-employment drug testing and may be subject to ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the 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 the work performance of consultants and contractors 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.
  • Eligible for additional incentive compensation based on company and individual performance.
  • Eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration, subject to plan terms and authorized approval.
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