
Project Manager Engineering II
Safford, AZJob$130–180K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
You apply on the employer's site, with no Olive account needed.
Watch jobs like this. New roles like this one near Safford, AZ, by email.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting.
At a glance
Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.
Job overview
The Project Manager Engineering II leads major capital projects and programs from development through completion, with initial work supporting expansion of operations and copper production at Safford. The role manages project scope, cost, schedule, safety, and quality; coordinates consultants and contractors; and supports senior project managers on complex projects. The position requires substantial related experience, with either an engineering-related bachelor’s degree and eight years of experience or a high school diploma and thirteen years.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Project Manager Engineering II
Requisition ID: 147950
Location:
Safford, AZ, US, 85548
Category: Engineering Services
Share 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 **
In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.
What You Will Do
Lead the planning, organization, management, and evaluation of major, complex capital projects and programs from development through completion. Serve as a technical expert, ensuring projects are successfully executed within established schedules, budgets, and requirements. Initial responsibilities will focus on significant projects supporting the expansion of operations and copper production at the Safford mining operations.
-
You will plan and execute safety, engineering, procurement, construction, and customer service for major capital projects within the company.
-
In this role, you are responsible for the scope, cost, schedule, safety, and quality associated with projects within the mining company.
-
As the Project Manager Engineering II, you develop and institute project cost controls and manage the work performance of consultants and contractors throughout the project schedule.
-
You will review and/or develop scopes of work for new potential projects within the company.
-
In this role, you support senior project managers in the planning and execution of major capital projects of significant scale, complexity, and business impact.
-
Perform other duties as requested.
What You Bring To Freeport
-
Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or related field, and minimum of eight (8) years related experience and familiarity with processes, systems, and terminology in project management, engineering, and construction; or
-
High School Diploma and thirteen (13) years related experience and familiarity with processes, systems, and terminology in project management, engineering, and construction.
-
Experience in use of capital project management and project controls software.
-
Experience with mining and metallurgical process facilities.
-
Experience in metal mining design and operation, tailings dam storage design and operation, and crushed leach pad design and operation.
-
Experience in developing and managing mid-to-large capital projects from start to finish is required.
-
Experience in working with Corporate and Branch groups consisting of management, operating, maintenance, and engineering is required Experience in working with and managing various outside technical consulting groups during development of Project Engineering Studies including (Scoping, PFS, FS and DE) is required.
-
Experience in working with and managing various construction contractors i.e. (Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical and Process Controls) during construction and commissioning is required.
-
Experience in Cost estimating, Project Controls, Safety, Accounting, Scheduling, Procurement, Commissioning and Turnover.
-
Skilled in effective communication, both verbal and written, including the ability to actively listen and to adapt behavior and communication style based upon the audience.
-
Skilled in the use of current Project Accounting, Controls and Scheduling Software packages.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification.
**What We Offer You **
The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $130,000 - $180,000. 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 incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance. Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration. Long-term incentives are contingent upon authorized approval under the terms and conditions of the Company's plan and award agreements. 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 pet, auto, home and vehicle
-
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 **
-
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
-
Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
-
Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
-
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.
**Equal Opportunity Employer **
Please be advised that 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 22,903 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$130–180K/yr
- Arizona median$105–177K/yr272 salary ranges
- US median$107–175K/yr14,329 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $155K, is 10% above the Arizona median midpoint ($140K) — in the middle half of Project Manager salary ranges in Arizona.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 516 open Project Manager jobs in Arizona and 22,903 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Arizona
- Oracle40 open
- CDM Smith29 open
- J.E. Dunn Construction Company25 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (19,687 postings).
- Education
- 12,397 of the 22,903 open Project Manager jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 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.
Prepare for this role
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.