Permit Coordinator

Requisition ID:  286417

• Relocation Authorized:  International - Camp
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Winnemucca, NV
• Salary Range: $77,980 - $118,920 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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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:

The Permit Coordinator plays an essential role in the overall construction permitting process, acting as a liaison between our clients, internal Bechtel teams, and governmental agencies. This position involves managing the permit application process from start to finish, ensuring that all necessary documentation is accurately prepared and submitted in a timely manner. Understanding the complexities of regulatory requirements, the Permit Coordinator helps to streamline project timelines, provide clear communication between all parties, and maintain compliance with all relevant laws and ordinances. Their expertise in understanding and interpreting codes and regulations ensures that projects proceed without unnecessary delays, supporting the overall success and efficiency in obtaining permits for construction efforts. #LI-NP1

Major Responsibilities:

• Understand and communicate all permitting requirements to the engineering teams.
• Review and assess all permit applications to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate submission of permit applications to governing authorities.
• Provide follow up communications with governing authorities to expedite the approval process.
• Provide clear and concise communications between the engineering team, our clients, and the governing authorities.
• Resolve any issues or miscommunications that may arise during the permit application review process.
• Facilitate meetings between governing agencies, clients, and engineering teams.
• Understand and interpret development codes from all agencies involved in the permitting process.
• Work closely with engineering teams, designers and project managers to prepare technical documents associated with permit submittal applications.
• Establish and maintain close professional working relationships with governing agency personnel.
• Act as the point of contact between departments, employees, and external stakeholders.
• Manage department workflow, handle professional correspondence, and work with the Permit Administrator to maintain accurate records.
• Ensure compliance with office policies and procedures.

Education and Experience Requirements:

•  Required 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:

• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience
• Good understanding of Bechtel standard construction work processes and procedures (SWPP’s).
• Intermediate level capability with MS Excel and Access is required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability
• Strong attention to detail. Strong customer focus. Takes ownership of assigned tasks and sees work through to completion.

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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At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

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