Manager - Remediation Projects

Why You Should Apply for This Job

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Where You Will Work

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, and more. Our flexible work program allows employees to work virtually as well as come together in person when needed at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or one of our site locations. Employees can work remotely from most states in the U.S., with the exception of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors. Should the position shift to in-person (office/site) work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time, so long as the position meets the established eligibility for these benefits.

What You Will Do

Under general direction, you will manage a portfolio of environmental remediation projects, including Federal, State, and Tribal CERCLA sites, legacy mining liabilities, and other environmental obligations. You will lead projects through the full remediation lifecycle, including site characterization, remedy evaluation, regulatory permitting, remedial design, construction, operations, and long-term monitoring. Serving as the primary point of accountability, you will plan, organize, direct, and oversee environmental remediation programs while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, project objectives, and company strategy. Leveraging strong environmental, technical, regulatory, and project management expertise, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage consultants and contractors, collaborate with regulators and stakeholders, and drive safe, cost-effective, and defensible project outcomes. Success in this role requires balancing technical, regulatory, financial, and stakeholder considerations while advancing projects that support long-term liability management and business objectives.

• Lead and manage assigned environmental remediation projects, including CERCLA, State, Tribal, and legacy environmental liability sites. Oversee all phases of project execution, including investigation, remedy evaluation, design, permitting, construction, operations and maintenance, long-term stewardship, regulatory closure, and the management of consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide technical leadership for environmental remediation initiatives involving groundwater investigations, site characterization, contaminant transport assessments, hydraulic containment systems, water balance evaluations, treatment optimization, and remedy performance reviews. Guide technical consultants, evaluate remedial alternatives, and ensure scientifically sound, defensible, and effective project outcomes.
• Develop and implement project strategies, budgets, environmental reserve forecasts, schedules, and cost-control plans that support long-term liability management, regulatory compliance, and successful project delivery.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with legal counsel, company leadership, regulatory agencies, operations personnel, Tribal representatives, community stakeholders, and other internal and external partners to address environmental issues and advance project objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on environmental programs, practices, and compliance requirements, including existing and emerging local, State, Federal, and Tribal regulations that may impact remediation activities and business operations.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline, or equivalent education and/or experience AND
• Ten (10) years of broad-based environmental management, groundwater remediation, water treatment, remediation project management, or related experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical consultants, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Advanced knowledge of hydrogeology, groundwater flow systems, contaminant transport, aquifer testing, hydraulic capture, and plume management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with CERCLA is required.
• Experience with industrial water treatment, groundwater extraction and treatment systems, passive treatment technologies, mine-influenced water treatment, or comparable treatment systems.
• Advanced knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, site investigation and remediation, and applicable Federal, State, local, and tribal laws, ordinances, statutes, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in software, systems, and/or modeling applications applicable to groundwater remediation, hydrogeology, water treatment, or environmental management.
• Skilled in evaluating technical reports, remedial alternatives, treatment performance data, engineering designs, and water management strategies.
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable complexity and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Skilled in supervising, evaluating, training, and motivating employees, consultants, and contractors.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with management, legal counsel, regulators, operations personnel, consultants, contractors, and community stakeholders.
• Willingness to support a team environment in the administration of remedial programs for Freeport.
• Ability to travel approximately 40% to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• Fifteen (15) years of broad-based environmental management, groundwater remediation, water treatment, or remediation project management experience.
• Direct experience managing operating water treatment plants or treatment system optimization programs.
• Experience managing CERCLA RI/FS, RD/RA, O&M, and long-term stewardship programs.
• Experience with groundwater modeling, geochemical modeling, treatment process optimization, and water balance evaluations.
• Experience managing consultants and contractors.
• Experience supporting negotiations with EPA, State agencies, tribal governments, and Natural Resource Damage trustees.
• Interpersonal and negotiating skills.

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.
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• 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 domestically up to 50% as needed to support business operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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