Project Controls Specialist II - Bagdad - Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

Description

Project Controls Specialist II

The role of Project Controls Specialist II is a crucial one in ensuring the successful execution of projects within our organization. This position requires an individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and project management abilities.

Description:

Under general supervision, the Project Controls Specialist II provides project management support, construction management support, cost and schedule analysis, reporting, and general project controls support.

• 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.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess a High School diploma or GED and five (5) years' experience in engineering, construction, project controls, or a business-related field, or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field and two (2) years' experience in Project Controls or similar.

The candidate should also have proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook, strong communication skills both verbal and written, and the ability to multi-task in a high-paced project environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with ERP systems, SAP, P6, and EcoSys, as well as project development experience, is highly desirable.

What We Offer:

This role offers a competitive salary range of $72,000-$98,000 per annum, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors. The role also includes a comprehensive benefits package, which includes 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, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Freeport-McMoRan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We promote a drug/alcohol-free work environment and may require candidates to pass a medical exam, training, and/or testing.