Job Description

Lilac is seeking a Commercial Manager to manage the companies’ commercial interests across a growing portfolio of studies and full-scale lithium production projects ($500MM+). As the Lithium producing assets are developed and put into operation, the Commercial Manager will be expected to put framework agreements in place for ongoing raw material, vendor support, services, logistics and utility supply agreements in the jurisdictions relevant for the facilities.  This may then be transferred to the operations and facility management teams. 

Travel will be required to Oakland, CA, other key contractor and vendor locations, and project sites.  Initially the projects are located in South America and the US. Experience supporting complex and challenging EPC projects is preferred. This is a full-time position based in Oakland, CA or Vancouver, Canada.

Responsibilities 

• Lead project controls, supply chain management and project services
• Report directly to the VP of Engineering, Lithium
• Act as advisor and consultant for commercial practices, procedure and strategy
• Support strategic supplier and contractor relationships
• Work closely with project management to oversee and address project commercial needs
• Actively monitor financial and schedule trends across multiple projects
• Contribute to recruitment and building a high-performing commercial team

Candidate Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, business administration, accounting, or similar field minimum; MS/MA is a plus
• 8-10+ years of experience in supply chain administration, change orders, payment claims, subcontracts administration, commercial reporting, or another relevant role
• Experience with the preparation and administration of KPI schemes, cost value analysis and reporting, risk management and dispute resolution
• Experience in managing and working with multi discipline functions
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of commercial, economic, and business issues relating to the construction, or related industry
• Excellent organizational, and team leader skills including demonstrated leadership of large/diverse teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Solid understanding of construction cost, estimating and cost, price and analysis
• Solid knowledge of performance reporting for project’s budget, schedule and cost.
• Outstanding communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to ethical business practices
• US or Canadian work permit, depending on location
• Excited to work on a small fast-paced startup team with a drive to succeed and grow with the company

Preferred Skills

• South American experience 
• Spanish language skills
• Experience in engineering, construction, natural resources projects in either chemicals or mining industries.
• Knowledge of Primavera Project Management, P6, preferable not required.

Compensation

• Salary range: $160K-$200K CAD, $150K-$190K USD (commensurate with experience)
• Stock options
• Health insurance
• 401k/RRSP (when available)
• Paid vacation