Freeport-McMoRan · 1 day ago
Project Controls Specialist II
Freeport-McMoRan is committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence and encourages safe production. The Project Controls Specialist II will provide project management support, construction management support, cost and schedule analysis, reporting, and general project controls support.
Mining
Responsibilities
Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems through various methods such as using industry related technical knowledge, designing innovative short cuts, and reviewing engineering alternatives
Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts status against an established baseline schedule. Understands the construction methodology and can identify potential issues and impacts and propose corrective actions
Assess the impact(s) 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
Utilizes knowledge and experience to track the progress of deliverables, and coordinate submittal and reviews with the project manager, project team members and any other stakeholders as directed by his/her supervisor
Review contractor equipment logs, time sheets, supplier invoices and contracts to check that equipment and personnel are being utilized as specified
Review 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
Assist in processing of project change notices and reporting of changes through Freeport’s Change Management System
Assist in compilation of all weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for the project
Perform other duties as required
Understands and applies engineering, procurement and construction terminology, concepts and relationships to the scope of work and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards
Validate 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
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED and five (5) years' experience in engineering, construction, project controls or business related field OR
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, business or related field and two (2) years' experience in Project Controls or similar
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
Preferred
Experience with ERP systems, SAP, P6 and EcoSys
Project development experience
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, holiday pay, parental leave
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
Internal progression opportunities
Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
Company
Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (Freeport) is a leading international metals company with the objective of being foremost in copper.
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