Timekeeper

About the role

Bechtel Corporation is hiring a Project Timekeeper for the Thacker Pass project in Nevada. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting timekeeping and craft payroll activities for a major mining and processing project at Thacker Pass, one of the largest known lithium resources in the United States. The site is being developed to support cleaner energy production and sustainable water and energy use.

Project overview

Thacker Pass is being developed as a major lithium mining and processing operation in north-central Nevada, about 25 miles from the Oregon border, roughly one hour northwest of Winnemucca, and around three hours northeast of Reno. Bechtel is serving as the EPCM contractor for Lithium Americas and is coordinating contractors, engineering, procurement of roughly $1 billion in goods and services, and project execution. Earthworks began in 2023, and long-lead equipment design and procurement are in progress.

The facility is planned to recycle process water up to seven times and use excess process heat to generate electricity. When Phase 2 is complete, the project is expected to produce more than 16 times current U.S. lithium output.

Role summary

The Timekeeper will report to the Timekeeping Supervisor and handle project timekeeping, payroll support, onboarding administration, site access coordination, and records maintenance. The role requires discretion, ethical conduct, strong service orientation, professional communication, flexibility, and the ability to meet deadlines. Overtime is a regular part of the job, and the timekeeping team works aligned with craft schedules. Work may include many Saturdays, occasional Sundays, and some holidays. Coverage of swing shifts or night shifts may also be needed. Occasional travel to other project offices, including the Houston Home Office, may be required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Labor Relations to ensure all craft payroll data is entered quickly and accurately into project timekeeping and payroll systems.
• Enter updates such as new hires, terminations, and changes in pay rate or classification.
• Support onboarding for new project hires, including badging for all personnel on site.
• Confirm daily craft attendance through the electronic timekeeping platform, eTrack.
• Review, balance, and export daily time records for craft employees.
• Handle replacement badge issuance and assist with time clock upkeep and troubleshooting.
• Prepare and distribute daily and weekly reports, including force reports, attendance infractions, and timesheet completion updates.
• Sort, validate, and distribute weekly craft payroll checks and direct deposit slips.
• Process craft employee time-off requests and daily call-ins.
• Maintain craft employee files and scan records for retention purposes.
• Update crew timesheets as directed by construction supervision.
• Perform gate watch duties, including badge scanning for personnel entering the project site.
• Respond to payroll-related questions and provide customer service to craft professionals.
• Carry out other related duties assigned by the Timekeeping Supervisor or Project Finance and Accounting Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an international equivalent plus 1–2 years of timekeeping or payroll experience.
• Alternatively, 4–5 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in place of a degree.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational ability.
• Customer service experience and a professional, service-focused approach.
• Solid analytical skills and the ability to work independently to identify and solve routine issues.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and dependable workplace behavior.

Benefits

Bechtel offers a competitive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, optional disability and supplemental insurance, paid time off of 160 hours annually accrued at 6.16 hours per pay period, nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a 401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing components.

Equal opportunity

Bechtel is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status where permitted by law, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may request support from the employer.

Additional information

• Requisition ID: 291546
• Relocation authorized: National/International - Single
• Telework type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work location: Thacker Pass, NV
• Salary range: $50,130 to $76,450 per year, depending on function, education, experience, and qualifications
• The role involves weekly overtime.
• The schedule may include many Saturdays, occasional Sundays, and some holidays.
• Coverage on swing shift or night shift may be required.
• On occasion, the employee may travel to other project office locations, including the Houston Home Office.