Manager Engineering - Projects

Why You Should Apply for This Job

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing employment that recognizes excellence and encourages safe production, with a culture supported by our core values.

Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority. Apply Today!

Where You Will Work

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, and more.

Our flexible work program allows employees to work virtually as well as come together in person when needed at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and / or one of our site locations.

Employees can work remotely from most states in the U.S., with the exception of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina.

Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors. Should the position shift to in-person (office / site) work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time, so long as the position meets the established eligibility for these benefits.

What You Will Do

• Ensure inputs to scope definition for the appropriate Stage Gate are firm and meet company requirements before commencing work.
• Approve the Engineering Execution Plans (EEP) and contribute to the Project Execution Plans (PEP). Ensure scope of work is developed and an effective change management system is in place to manage scope changes.
• Review the engineering budgets to meet the scope and execution plan for the project. Review the Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) for all deliverables and time-based functions.
• Review the engineering schedule and overall project schedule to ensure it meets project requirements and guides overall project scheduled development.

Review the engineering manpower plan to meet the engineering schedule.

• Coordinate with Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operations and other Corporate functional groups early in the design effort to obtain their input and conduct any necessary reviews.
• Regularly review and appraise the structure of the engineering project team in terms of its ability to meet short and long-term objectives and recommend appropriate changes.

Ensure that Engineering Systems and 3D intelligent design environment is properly setup and being used. Direct and review the engineering activities to ensure that work quality is satisfactory and meets company objectives.

Raise safety awareness and ensure the corporate design for safety principles are applied to the project.

Ensure engineering risk assessments and HAZOPs are carried out and all identified issues are addressed. Arrange and facilitate design reviews, key engineering review milestones and participate as required in engineering, management and construction reviews.

Coordinate quality audit verifications to ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all design activities.

Recommend and execute corrective actions as required.

Identify and / or develop options for value optimization through application of best practices, considering synergies across the full project scope and all project disciplines.

Provide discipline engineers and project engineers with guidance on scope, design criteria, tenders, safety as well as environmental and legal documents, as required.

• Ensure compliance with Freeport-McMoRan technical standards throughout project development and execution phases. Contribute to the development of an integrated engineering management methodology across all studies and execution projects, including commissioning and start up.
• Ensure the flow of valuable and analyzed information and reporting to the Corporate Management Team as it relates to Contracts Management plans, status and results.
• Develop and maintain Project Engineering Management framework to facilitate world class delivery of capital projects.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and eight (8) years of experience in related engineering field with experience managing design engineering teams working on large scale projects, including lead or supervisory experience; OR
• Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline and six (6) years of experience in related engineering field with experience managing design engineering teams working on large scale projects, including lead or supervisory experience.
• An extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, design, applications of engineering processes and materials, and engineering applications of current engineering technologies.
• General knowledge of industry, regulatory standards and design criteria in engineering disciplines.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and organize at an advanced level.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project planning, controls and understanding of multi-discipline interdependencies.
• Knowledge of drawing production and document control methodologies.
• Knowledge of progress assessment and measurement and engineering control strategies.
• An extensive knowledge of administrative practices and strong communication skills across all levels.
• Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders involved in the project.
• A high degree of understanding of how engineering interacts with procurement and contracting, construction and commissioning disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others, transfer expertise, and provide a coaching role to others in terms of best practice.
• Ability to handle complex problem-solving tasks, applying appropriate analysis and consideration of high-level technical detail.

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $130,000-$182,000 . 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 incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance.

Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration. Long-term incentives are contingent upon authorized approval under the terms and conditions of the Company's plan and award agreements.

More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

• 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, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet
• Internal progression opportunities
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug / alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer