Site Office & Administration Lead

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Project Overview:

Bechtel helps customers deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex, and multi-disciplined projects create jobs, grow economies, and provide opportunities for local and regional communities.

The Eva Copper Mine Project is a greenfield resource poised to become the largest new mine in Queensland, Australia. It is located in Cloncurry on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon people. The Project is owned by Harmony, a world-class gold and copper mining and development company with assets in South Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea.

Bechtel is delivering the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) scope for the Eva Copper Process Plant and Non-Process Infrastructure. Bechtel is providing these EPC services across all disciplines and functions for this exciting capital project.

Job Summary:

This position is for a Site Office and Administrative Lead to provide comprehensive administrative support to the project. The Site Administrative Lead will report to and receive directions from the Site Manager and will be required to balance administrative responsibilities along with other scopes of work as assigned. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Receives and screens phone calls and visitors and directs them to the appropriate parties.
• Composes and distributes complex correspondence using Bechtel standard word processing systems or other software applications. 
• Reviews accuracy and format of outgoing documents which require manager approval.
• Coordinates requests from client, manager, and in-house staff. 
• Determines action on important or emergency matters and knows whom to contact in absence of manager. 
• Maintains file of important matters for manager attention upon return. Collects, reviews, and distributes incoming hard copy mail.
• Coordinates complex travel arrangements, including details of business plans.
• Prepare itineraries and expense reports.
• Coordinates meetings, arrangements for facilities, required equipment, and catering.
• May prepare and distribute notices, agendas, information packets, and minutes. Independently maintains a hard copy or electronic calendar for responsible manager(s).
• May coordinate vehicle maintenance, to include driving vehicles to a local shop for repairs.
• May manage vehicle mileage logs, vehicle parking pass assignment.
• Handles facility coordination and badge issuance.
• May assist with timekeeping as needed.
• Lead a small team
• Other administrative tasks as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Skills assessments may be administered to evaluate proficiency.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize administrative deliverables.
• Experience working at a construction jobsite is a plus.  
• Ability to work on a job where site conditions may change daily.

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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