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Capital Projects Estimator

Freeport-McMoRan

Phoenix, AZ · HybridJob$65–90K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$65–90K/yr
Location
Phoenix, AZHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Capital Projects Estimator supports development, review, validation, and benchmarking of capital project estimates under supervision. The role assists senior estimators with estimates, contractor proposals, Basis of Estimate documents, and Estimate Execution Plans, while maintaining estimating data and documenting assumptions and cost impacts. It collaborates with project teams across project phases and may work independently on small estimates as skills progress.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointOutlookWordEffective CommunicationMultitaskingAnalytical SkillsConstruction Project EstimatingEstimate ValidationEstimate Benchmarking

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and 4 Years Construction Project Experience or Related Degree4 Years Construction Project ExperienceBachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, or Related FieldAbility to Travel Domestically and Up to 5% Internationally

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Capital Projects Estimator

Requisition ID: 147975

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85040

Category: Admin Support

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

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 (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Our-Benefits-FM/?locale=en\_US) 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

Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [email protected].

How this job compares

Set against the 2,268 open Estimator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$65–90K/yr
  • Arizona median$98–169K/yr32 salary ranges
  • US median$90–149K/yr1,411 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $78K, is 45% below the Arizona median midpoint ($140K) — in the lowest quarter of Estimator salary ranges in Arizona.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 54 open Estimator jobs in Arizona and 2,268 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arizona
Experience
Estimator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (1,771 postings).
Education
342 of the 2,268 open Estimator jobs (15%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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