Manager, Global Capital Projects Estimating
Freeport-McMoRan
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Phoenix • Arizona • United States
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Salary
💰 $126,500 - $177,000 per year
About the role
- Lead and oversee the development, governance, and strategic direction of capital cost estimating for all global projects.
- Ensure consistent, accurate, and risk-informed estimates that support investment decisions, project planning, and capital governance processes.
- Manage a global team of estimators, providing coaching and strategic alignment with corporate objectives.
- Develop and implement global estimating strategies, engage with executives on cost trends and market insights, and collaborate with project directors and stakeholders to validate estimates.
- Establish standard methodologies and tools, analyze market trends and industry benchmarks, and perform in-depth cost analysis and risk assessments.
- Drive process improvements, implement innovative tools, and foster collaboration across engineering, procurement, finance, and operations.
- Maintain knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in estimating.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field and fifteen (15) years of experience in industrial project planning (mining preferred) with at least ten (10) years in project estimating; OR Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field and ten (10) years of experience in industrial project planning (mining preferred) with at least five (5) years in project estimating; OR High School diploma or GED and twenty (20) years of experience in industrial project planning (mining preferred) with at least ten (10) years in project estimating
- Proven experience in estimating and cost management, preferably in a global or multinational organization.
- Proficiency using estimating software
- Strong understanding of project management principles, construction/engineering practices, and industry-specific cost drivers
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions
- Effective leadership and team management abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
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
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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