Area Manager

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Company Overview:

Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium and Rare Earths markets.

Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, the M&M global business unit also has offices in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations around the world.

Project Overview:

The Project is a greenfield mining, process, material handling and ship loading project with a focus on sustaining production, minimise environmental impacts, strengthen long-term relationships with neighbouring communities and foster local economic development.

Job Summary:

The Area Manager is accountable for the overall Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management associated with the Infrastructure and General Services scope, and other works as may be assigned. The Area Manager, reporting to the Project Manager prior to construction execution, is responsible for area cost and schedule through the life of the project, from Engineering through commissioning. The Area Manager coordinates with project Functional Managers to support Project goals.

During construction execution, reporting to the Site Manager, the Area Manager is responsible for implementing and monitoring operations are compliant with the projects site rules, ES&H policies and procedures, quality controls and relevant regulatory standards. This role directs work in the field through all phases of construction, supervises and directs contractors, a subordinate supervision and functional support team, and others as assigned while ensuring construction operations and contractors performance is compliant with specifications, within scheduled and budget.

The Area Manager will liaise directly with an equivalent client Area Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for direction or performance of staff activities, including employee development and guidance within assigned area(s).
• Champion capital intensity for the process area facilities.
• Development of detailed execution plans incorporating value optimisation opportunities and risk mitigation.
• Supervises the administration of budgets and schedules, manages performance, reports progress, and initiates action to assure program/project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget and according to specifications
• Ensures processes and procedures are fully developed and implemented.
• Recommends changes to policies and guidelines where necessary.
• Serves as a liaison between project teams, internal or external clients or other functional areas of the organization within area of scope.
• Ensures work is completed on time and within established quality standards and provides reports to internal and external clients and/or project/functional management. · Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H); Security and Quality & Performance Management.
• Customer Interface – communications directly with area client representatives in all areas of responsibility.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Required bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Bechtel organization, policies, procedures, and programs including QA and Safety, particularly as they relate to combined cycle power generation.
• Experience with reimbursable projects, especially in the Mining and Metals sector.
• Ability to effectively organise staff operating in a matrix organisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of Bechtel standard tools, techniques, and procedures.
• Business and Commercial acumen.
• Knowledge and experience in Project Execution Plan development and implementation.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience in contracts/subcontracts formulation, risk analysis, negotiations, and implementation including project insurance requirements:
• Knowledge of cross functional work processes and interface knowledge, especially Project Controls, Supply Chain management, Quality management and the ability to manage the relationships/interfaces with management and functional groups.
• Oral, written, and graphic communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in executing construction projects.
• Ability to prepare client recommendations and work through detailed justifications with client counterpart.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees 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 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.