Director North America Plant Engineering Projects

Leads the development, governance, and execution of site-based sustaining capital projects across the North America mining portfolio. Provides strategic oversight of project and portfolio management activities to ensure efficient capital deployment, alignment with business priorities, and delivery of safe, reliable, and cost-effective projects. Serves as a key interface between site operations, plant engineering, and corporate leadership, driving consistent application of project standards, disciplined capital allocation (including AFE strategy), and strong performance management across sustaining capital initiatives.

• ◆Lead the full lifecycle management of sustaining capital projects across multiple North America sites, ensuring alignment with operational needs and long-term asset strategies.
• ◆Establish and enforce project governance frameworks and provide assurance of scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• ◆Lead quarterly budget development and partner with finance to optimize capital allocation.
• ◆Oversee AFE strategy ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with business priorities. Monitor project cost performance and establish KPIs and reporting.
• ◆Oversee early-stage scoping, feasibility, and execution planning.
• ◆Partner with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to drive alignment and perform other duties as required.

• ✓Demonstrated experience managing large-scale project portfolio.
• ✓Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and governance.
• ✓Experience in budgeting, cost control, and financial evaluation.
• ✓Experience with AFE development and approval processes.
• ✓Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• ✓Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

What We Offer You

• ✓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.

This position requires the selected candidate to be based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Up to 75% travel is required, consisting primarily of domestic travel, with approximately 25% international travel.

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