Capital Projects Estimator

Why You Should Apply for This Job

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!

Where You Will Work

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. As a Hybrid employee, you’ll engage in virtual collaboration as well as attend in-person meetings at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements.

Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities. What You Will Do

Under supervision, you will assist with the development, review, validation, and benchmarking of capital project estimates in accordance with corporate estimating procedures; support senior estimators in preparing and evaluating estimates, contractor proposals, Basis of Estimate documents, and Estimate Execution Plans; maintain estimating data; collect project actuals for benchmarking; document estimate assumptions, revisions, and cost impacts; and collaborate with Project Controls, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and contractor teams to support estimate development across all project phases.

• Validate and benchmark contractor-prepared estimates using internal and external data sources and assist with early-phase factored estimates using internally developed tools collecting project actuals for the estimating benchmarking database
• Assist Senior Level Estimators on larger capital project estimates or work independently on small capital project estimates as skill levels progress
• Assist with yearly estimating corporate initiatives
• Review estimate execution plans, contractor estimates, basis of estimates, bids, and proposals for completeness, competitiveness, and adherence to corporate estimating guidelines
• Review contractor-prepared Estimate Execution Plans
• Work with the Project Controls Manager to develop Owner’s costs
• Ensure corporate estimating standard operating procedures are followed with the Corporate Estimating Manager
• Perform other duties as requested

What You Bring To Freeport

• High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years’ experience in Construction Projects

OR

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include, but are not limited to, management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to multi-task in a high-paced, deadline-driven project environment
• Strong analytical skills

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $65,000-$90,000. 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. 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.

Ability to travel domestic as needed and up to 5% international.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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