Requisition ID: 280191  Relocation Authorized: None  Telework Type: Part-Time Telework  Work Location: Brisbane, QLD  Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.  Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.  Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.  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. As Prime Contracts Specialist, you will assist the Project Manager by administering prime contracts for complex projects. You will work with the project team to establish the contract baseline, management process, general terms, change orders, and the claims program, raising awareness of risks, identifying revenue growth opportunities, and recommending actions to protect Bechtel’s interest and improve project performance.  This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership. Major Responsibilities: With the project team, identifies the contract baseline, including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule, and other documents incorporated in the contract  Develops and maintains the prime contract management processes, procedures, tools, and training as outlined in the Prime Contract Management Manual and related business unit functional procedures, including the Prime Contract Management Responsibilities Matrix, the Prime Contract Action/Notice List/Liability Containment Plan/Flowdown Matrix (or comparable tools) identifying the specific contract actions and obligations of Bechtel and the customer and the individual responsible for each action  Establishes tools and/or uses & maintains records and systems required by Customer and/or partners in Joint Association arrangements  Develops suitable materials/systems to manage key issues, bespoke contract requirements, e.g., for incentive/Key Performance Indicator regimes, bonus/incentive, penalties  Prepares an analysis of the prime contract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of potential risk such as ambiguities, omissions, and conflicts  Establishes a Project Prime Contract Change Management Procedure, incorporating the Pending Item Program, to provide a methodology to identify changes, quantify the additional time and compensation due Bechtel per the contract, define approval requirements and communicate changes to the Customer; prepares and negotiates change orders as directed  Other responsibilities as designated. Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience managing EPC, EPCM and/or PMC contracts.  Experience working as a prime/head contracts administrator through various phase of a project life cycle (e.g. study phase, execution phase). Experience working with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Total Rewards/Benefits: There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life. With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program. Diverse teams build the extraordinary: 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