Site Project Controls Lead
About The Position
The Site Project Controls Lead is responsible for leading and overseeing project controls functions across multiple plant engineering projects at Freeport-McMoRan operating sites. The role manages cost estimating, cost control, forecasting, progress measurement, planning and scheduling, and performance reporting, while providing leadership and technical guidance to Cost Leads/Engineers, Schedulers/Planners, and Quantity Surveyors. The position drives project performance through cost and schedule management, proactive risk identification and mitigation, and consistent project controls practices across the site project portfolio. The role leads project forecasting and reporting; reviews changes to design, scope, and schedules; manages schedule baselines and progress measurement; and ensures compliance with project controls standards. It also supports financial and administrative controls, including AFE reviews, delegation of authority, EPMS project information, procurement and contract budget checks, Service Orders, Payment Applications, and fit-for-purpose WBS codes. The position is based at the Miami smelter and rod plant in the Globe-Miami area of Arizona.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and eight years of project controls or equivalent work experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent and twelve years of project controls or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced project environment.
- Experience with an ERP system, SAP, P6, and other enterprise project performance software.
- Understanding of accounting functions and systems.
- Site-specific training/MSHA required to work at the site.
- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
- Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
- Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shifts other than day shift at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
- Mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.
Responsibilities
- Lead development, review, and maintenance of monthly, quarterly, and annual project forecasts; validate assumptions, analyze variances, explain variances, and incorporate risks, opportunities, and funding requirements.
- Ensure timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly project controls reporting in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Identify and communicate effects of design changes, scope modifications, and schedule delays; partner with Contracts to manage the Change Order/PCN Log and Change Management System for key projects.
- Maintain project schedule baselines and oversee weekly schedule updates with project schedulers; monitor variances, develop recovery strategies, and work with Quantity Surveyors to analyze actual progress against planned performance.
- Ensure compliance with company standards and procedures for developing, reviewing, and validating project estimates and supporting documentation.
- Oversee progress measurement and the accuracy of reported progress percentages under established rules of credit; develop and implement progress measurement methodologies for assigned scopes.
- Review and validate Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) requests for completeness and accuracy of inputs, approvals, and supporting documents.
- Manage the site Delegation of Authority process, maintain project information in EPMS for key projects, verify budget availability for procurement and contract commitments, and ensure authorization compliance.
- Oversee development, administration, and maintenance of Service Orders and Payment Applications.
- Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) codes to organize scope and support cost and schedule control, project tracking, and reporting.
- Perform other duties as required.
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
- Additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
