Senior Contracts Specialist

Job summary

The Senior Contracts Specialist manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mining and industrial projects, including tendering, execution, and closeout. They provide commercial guidance to project teams, mitigate contractual risks, and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Job details

About the Role JDS Energy & Mining is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to support the commercial and contractual management of mining, EPCM, construction, and industrial projects. The Senior Contracts Specialist will be responsible for managing contracts through the full project lifecycle, from tendering and contract development through execution, change management, claims, and closeout. Working closely with project management, procurement, project controls, engineering, construction, finance, and legal teams, this role will provide commercial and contractual support to ensure contracts are effectively managed, risks are identified and mitigated, and project objectives are achieved. The ideal candidate has significant experience managing contracts on major capital projects and can independently manage complex contractual matters in a fast-paced project environment. Travel to project sites and other locations will be required based on project needs. The JDS Way All employees are expected to promote and adhere to The JDS Way: Accept No Mediocrity Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically True to Our Word Uphold the Highest Standards of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability Maintain Open and Honest Communication Ensure No Harm to People, the Environment, Assets, or Reputation Key Responsibilities Manage contracts through the full lifecycle, including tendering, award, execution, administration, change management, claims, and closeout. Develop and administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase agreements, service agreements, and other commercial agreements. Support the development of contracting strategies, scopes of work, commercial terms, and procurement plans. Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, tender packages, scopes of work, and contractual documentation. Lead and support commercial evaluations of contractor and supplier proposals, including pricing, qualifications, schedule, exclusions, risks, and contractual compliance. Lead and support contract negotiations with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and service providers. Review contract terms and conditions and identify commercial, contractual, schedule, and project risks. Provide contractual and commercial guidance to project management and project teams throughout project execution. Administer contracts during execution, including monitoring deliverables, milestones, payment terms, insurance, bonding, warranties, and other contractual requirements. Monitor contractor and supplier performance against contractual obligations, project requirements, schedules, and commercial terms. Manage contract changes, amendments, extensions, change orders, and variations, ensuring appropriate documentation, approvals, and commercial impact assessments. Review, evaluate, and administer contractor claims, notices, change requests, site instructions, and other contractual correspondence. Work closely with Project Controls to monitor contract values, commitments, approved changes, forecasts, accruals, and potential commercial exposures. Maintain accurate contract registers and ensure key dates, obligations, deliverables, renewals, and approvals are actively monitored. Prepare contract status reports, commercial summaries, forecasts, and other management reports. Identify potential contractual issues and work with project teams and contractors to resolve matters before they impact cost, schedule, or project delivery. Support the resolution of commercial disputes and contractual issues in collaboration with project leadership and Legal. Ensure contracts are administered in accordance with company policies, procedures, delegated authorities, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Support contract audits and compliance reviews by maintaining complete and accurate contractual documentation. Lead and support contract closeout activities, including final account settlement, resolution of outstanding claims, release of claims, warranties, and turnover of documentation. Maintain strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers, clients, and internal project stakeholders. Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes, templates, systems, and commercial practices. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior contracts and commercial personnel as required. Travel to project sites and other locations as required based on project needs.

What you’ll do

The Senior Contracts Specialist manages the full lifecycle of contracts for mining and industrial projects, including tendering, execution, and closeout. They provide commercial guidance to project teams, mitigate contractual risks, and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Requirements

The ideal candidate possesses significant experience managing contracts on major capital projects and can independently handle complex contractual matters. They must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment and willing to travel to project sites as needed.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Contract Management
• Tendering
• Procurement
• Change Management
• Claims Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Commercial Evaluation
• Project Controls
• Risk Mitigation
• Subcontract Administration
• Supply Chain Management
• Contract Closeout
• Financial Reporting
• Legal Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Mentorship
• Project Implementation
• Project Management
• Change Requests
• Communication
• Templates
• Management
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Honesty
• Leadership
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Finance
• Project Delivery
• Accountability
• Request For Proposal
• Forecasting
• Teamwork
• Construction
• Systems Development Life Cycle
• Regulatory Requirements
• Project Risk Management
• Change Orders
• Management Reporting
• Purchasing
• Project Stakeholders
• Supplier Performance Management
• Request For Quotation (RFQ)
• Accruals
• Engineering Procurement And Construction Management
• Settlement
• Contract Auditing

Job areas

• Construction
• Energy
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Legal
• Contract Specialist
• Contracts Analyst
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents