Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world's largest publicly traded copper producers, the world's largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.

We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.

Description

Under moderate supervision, provides project controls support to Engineering and Construction in cost and schedule analysis, reporting, and general project controls support as directed by the Project Controls Manager. This may include but is not limited to the preparation, analysis and presentation of reports, charts, tables and information along with analysis of trends, project risks and forecasts.

• Validates the reported progress percentage based on the rules of credit established within the project with the contractors through spot checks of the design documents and/or construction progress
• Develops progress measurement process for required scopes of work and update on a regular basis
• Reviews contractor schedules for accuracy and alignment with the overall master schedule
• Reviews project documents, including design sets, to determine project milestones and sequencing and validate that the construction schedules comply with the project documents
• Assists in processing of project change notices, maintain change logs as required and report on changes through Freeport's Change Management System
• Assists in compilation of all weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for the project
• Based on design reviews, identifies any out of scope changes and documents quantity variances based on material take offs (MTOs) from design documents
• Utilizes Engineering knowledge and experience to review and process Engineering submittals, and track the progress of the same and coordinate submittal and reviews with the Project Manager, project team members and any other stakeholders as directed by his/her Supervisor
• Assesses the cost and schedule impacts of design or construction changes and associated cost growth and/or schedule slippages
• Evaluates proposed process improvements, requests for information (RFIs), and differing site conditions for impacts to the project in terms of cost and/or schedule
• Identifies and resolves Project Control issues through various methods and provided proposed solutions to address problems
• Works closely with other Project Controls team members on resolving issues identified building on technical knowledge, designing innovative short cuts, and reviewing Engineering alternatives
• Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts status against an established baseline schedule on complex scopes of work
• Understands detailed construction methodology, assisting in identification of potential issues and impacts and proposes corrective actions
• Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to validate project estimates, change orders and scope changes through the review of design drawings, sketches, calculations or other information supplied by the engineering or construction company
• Prepares estimates on minor scopes of work for review by Project Controls Manager
• Understands and interfaces with Engineering, Procurement and Construction on concepts and relationships to the scope of work and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards
• Analyzes survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to assist in project planning
• Reviews and audits contractor equipment logs, time sheets, supplier invoices and contracts to check that equipment and personnel are being utilized as specified

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience in Engineering, Construction, Project Controls or Business related field; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related fields and five (5) years of experience in Construction Management, with at least two (2) years of experience in Project Controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to multi-task in a high paced project environment
• Understanding of Accounting functions and systems
• Experience with cost control including project estimating, forecasting and cost management including reporting
• Construction experience with an ability to maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions in a construction environment

Preferred

• Experience with ERP systems, SAP, P6 and EcoSys
  
• Microsoft Project experience.
  

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Work is mostly performed in an office setting
• Occasionally work will be performed in a mine, outdoor or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing

At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working Here

Benefits:

We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees - offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details

Compensation:

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $84,000-$116,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

Safety / Work Conditions:

Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:

• Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or
• Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose "motor vehicles" includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).

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