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Bechtel Corporation Project Information Manager in Houston, Texas

Requisition ID: 280812

  • Relocation Authorized: None

  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

  • Work Location: Houston, TX

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Project Overview:

Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium resource in the United States. Once complete, the mine and processing facilities will produce more lithium carbonate than any other facility in the United States by far enough to power 1 million electric vehicles per year.

As the EPCM contractor for Lithium Americas, Bechtel is responsible for managing and integrating the efforts of a team contractors engineering and building the facility. We are also managing procurement of about $1 Billion in goods and services.

Earth work began in 2023 and design and procurement of long-lead equipment is underway.

The project is located in the high desert and wide-open spaces of north-central Nevada about 25 miles from the Oregon border, 1 hour northwest of Winnemucca, Nevada and 3 hours northeast of Reno.

Planned with sustainability and the environment in mind, the facility will use its excess process heat to generate electricity and will recycle process water up to seven times. Once the second phase of the project is complete, Thacker Pass will produce more than 16 times the current U.S. output of lithium.

Bechtel is proud to play a critical role in the U.S. transition to cleaner energy and offers the following opportunity on the Thacker Pass Project.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking candidates for a Project Information Management (PIM) leadership role on a Houston-based project. Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, this role has the primary accountability of working with the project management team, client and other key project stakeholders to deliver an information management plan comprising applications, IT technology and document management services that supports project execution in the Houston and project jobsite offices.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Understands the applications and data delivery requirements of project stakeholders, engineering, supply chain, project controls, construction, pre-operations

  • Works with all Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) project functions to refine and implement the Project Information Plan in accordance with Bechtel standards, project functional needs and customer information requirement

  • Provides cross-functional application planning coordination and data integration methods in line with Bechtel standards including the suite of Hexagon smart tools, customer data preparation and handover and support the development of an innovative culture on the project

  • Works directly with the customer and the customer’s IS&T representatives to understand their needs, both for information technology as well as information systems and work process automation

  • Manages a team to implement and support the Document, Records & Information Management (DRIM) and IT infrastructure requirements of project delivery

  • Reports to project management on information systems progress and roadblocks

  • Tracks project information systems costs against budget

  • Identifies required changes to the information management scope and utilizes Bechtel-standard change management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in an Engineering, information systems or related field and a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience or 9-13 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

The PIM Lead role requires a strong blend of leadership, stakeholder management, analytical and technical skills. Some key attributes you bring to this role include:

  • Experience with managing people including providing mentoring and guidance

  • Experience managing budgets, identifying scope changes and management reporting

  • Knowledge of data-centric execution and BIM principals

  • Knowledge of Engineering, supply chain, project controls, construction and pre-operations functions data integration needs in line with Bechtel standards and project-specific requirements

  • Knowledge of data models and class libraries and how they impact EPC work processes

  • Knowledge of process or mining facilities usage of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solutions consider an advantage

  • Candidates will demonstrate a strong safety focus and value the development and maintenance of client relationships

  • Sound communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment are essential.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

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