Freeport-McMoRan · 6 hours ago
Manager Project Costs
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $155K/yr
7+ years expFreeport-McMoRan is seeking a Manager Project Costs to oversee the cost management program for the NOLA Project Design Office. The role involves managing a team, developing cost management procedures, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective project cost reporting and alignment.
Mining
Responsibilities
Oversee the cost management program for the NOLA Project Design Office supporting capital project expansions for PT Freeport Indonesia
Manage a team responsible for preparing, analyzing, and presenting cost-related data and reports to project and portfolio stakeholders
Develop and improve cost management procedures, tools, and training
Provide portfolio-level cost reporting and maintain historical cost data
Collaborate with project controls, functional groups, and corporate stakeholders to ensure alignment
Mentor cost leads and analysts, and serve as a working Project Cost Lead as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field + 7 years of experience in project controls; OR
High school diploma or GED + 12 years of experience in engineering, construction, project controls, or business-related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced project environment
Understanding of accounting functions and systems
Experience in cost control, estimating, forecasting, and reporting
Construction experience with awareness of safety practices
Experience with mining and/or heavy industrial construction projects
Domestic and International travel up to 15%
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws
Preferred
Experience with ERP systems, SAP, and cost management software preferred
Experience managing a team of cost leads and analysts preferred
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 auto, home and pet
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
A. Cory Stevens
SVP and President FM Technical Services
Bertrand Odinet
SVP and Chief Innovation Officer
Recent News
legacy.thefly.com
2026-02-07
2026-02-06
WSJ.com: US Business
2026-01-23
Company data provided by crunchbase