What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Lithium Americas?
Company Overview
Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company’s flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world’s largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.
Lithium Americas is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and operates in the U.S., with offices in Reno, NV and Winnemucca, NV. The Company’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol LAC.
Our Purpose, Vision and Values
Our purpose, vision and values are the guiding principles that will serve as the cornerstone of our company’s future direction and operations, aligning our team and organization towards our common goals.
Our Purpose is to safely and sustainably produce lithium from Thacker Pass to enable North America to reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals and drive value for our stakeholders.
Our Vision is to be North America’s leading lithium producer to enable cleaner energy sources.
Our Values include Act with Integrity, Be Responsible and Act with Care, Commit to Excellence and Drive Innovation, and Be a Collaborative Partner.
Role
We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Projects Team. In this role, you will be responsible to manage select scopes to an acceptable outcome, as it relates to quality, cost and schedule. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services from third-party vendors while maintaining alignment with project schedules, budgets, and quality standards. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the clean energy sector.
The role is based at our Reno office (location flexible) office and reports to the Senior Project Director. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Project planning: Define project goals, scope, and create detailed project plans with timelines and budgets.
- Team leadership: Lead and motivate the project team, assign tasks, and ensure everyone is aligned with project goals.
- Communication: Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and team members; provide regular updates on progress.
- Risk and issue management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
- Quality control: Ensure that the project's deliverables meet the required quality standards.
- Resource management: Allocate and manage all project resources, including personnel, equipment, and finances.
- Builds and maintains trusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 5–7 years of project management experience.
- Proven experience managing multiple vendors, contractors, and service providers in complex, multi-phase projects.
- Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, procurement, and contract management processes.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Personal commitment to Lithium Americas’ Purpose, Vision, and Values
Working at Lithium Americas
At Lithium Americas, we believe our people are our most valuable asset. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for long-term growth and skills development. We are committed to building a diverse and respectful workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lithium Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.