Requisition ID: 264522

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Project Overview

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Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium resource in the United States and the next large-scale lithium mine. The project has all permits required to commence construction, which is expected to start in 2023. Engineering design and procurement of long-lead equipment is underway, with early works being coordinated. This project falls under the Lithium Americas umbrella of Lithium Nevada Corporation (LNC). Project site is located ~3 hours northeast of Reno at the southern end of the McDermitt Caldera in Humboldt County, NV, and ~25 miles from the Nevada-Oregon border (or ~1 hour northwest of Winnemucca, NV). The Project will be developed as an open-pit mining operation using conventional, continuous mining equipment. Given the soft, clay nature of the deposit, minimal blasting and crushing is anticipated. The ore will then be processed in a leaching circuit using sulfuric acid to liberate the lithium from the claystone. Following the leaching process, the lithium bearing solution will be purified using crystallizers and reagents to produce battery-quality Li2CO3. The Thacker Pass site has a flat and expansive terrain which allows for a very compact footprint and for future potential expansions. Bechtel will have responsibility for the full EPC/EPCM scope.

Position Summary

This is a supply chain specialist role with a focus on contracts. Performs all tasks involved in the formation, award and administration of contracts, with select formation and administration of purchase orders as needed. Communicates with bidders and stakeholders within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure performance to the stated project requirements. Assists and conducts meetings as needed to perform the work.

Supervision Received:

• Reports to and receives supervision and guidance from the assigned Project Contracts Manager.
• Receives functional guidance from the global business unit Manager of Contracts and Procurement.

Contracts:

• Maintains working relationships with contracts personnel and other internal stakeholder personnel to perform assigned duties.
• Maintains working relationships with bidders involved with the performance of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Develops and issues contracts and services agreements as assigned by performing the following:

• Prepares bidders’ lists.
• Pre-qualifies bidders.
• Forms bid request packages.
• Issues bid request packages to approved bidders.
• Coordinates bidders’ questions and answers to those questions.
• Receives bids.
• Evaluates bids commercially.
• Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendation letter.
• Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepares contract documents for execution.
• Prepares and maintains control and status reporting documents.
• Prepares and organizes assigned contracts sponsored meetings, such as bid clarification and pre-award meetings, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Bechtel, the client and contractor on all contractual matters. After reviewing plan and agenda with supervisor, conducts meeting and prepares and issues meeting notes delineating important statements, required actions and schedules.
• Assists project contracts team when instructed in solving and attending to administrative problems on commitments involving high monetary expenditure or risk, engineered technical specifications or supplementary commercial conditions.
• Communicates with stakeholder personnel to assist, guide, and plan the processing of service requisitions for all project contracts.
• Administers moderately complex contracts. Broad knowledge and experience in (sub)contract administration required. May participate in contract negotiations.
• Assists when instructed in the planning, staffing, work-hour calculations, budgeting, and contract procedures preparation.
• Ensures that project contracting of goods and services is consistent with established directives, management instructions and contract procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or post-graduate degree, in Business Administration, Finance or related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in commercial aspects of contract formation and administration.
• Proficiency in all phases of the formation and administration of contracts and contract agreements, including types, terms, and legal requirements.
• Skilled in working with and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups, including Project Management and other service organization leaders.
• Working knowledge of change management procedures pertaining to Requests for Information (RFIs), change notices, change orders, amendments, and claims and dispute resolution.
• Working knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, and practices. Practical knowledge of US Government contracting requirements, cost reporting, and generally accepted accounting practices is an asset.

Additional Qualifications:

• Additional specialized training or certifications in the field of contracting is an asset.

Shaping tomorrow together

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