Senior Manager, Contracts

About the Role We are seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts to provide commercial leadership on a major capital project delivered under EPCM/EPC models. This is a high-impact role for a senior commercial professional who can shape contracting strategy, lead complex negotiations, and manage risk across multi-billion-dollar projects. You will work closely with project leadership and the owner’s team to drive successful commercial outcomes across all phases of delivery.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Lead the development and execution of the project-wide contracting strategy (packaging, tendering, risk allocation, and governance) Drive end-to-end contract formation, including RFPs, evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations Oversee contract administration and commercial controls, including variations, claims, and compliance Identify and manage key commercial risks, including market constraints, escalation, and contractor performance Lead claims prevention and dispute avoidance, resolving issues before escalation Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders Lead and mentor a high-performing contracts and commercial team What Success Looks Like Within 30 days: You understand the project, assess the contract portfolio, and align stakeholders Within 60 days: You implement an optimized contracting strategy and establish governance Within 90 days: You are progressing major contract awards and delivering measurable commercial results What You Bring Experience 15+ years in contract management on major capital projects Proven leadership experience (5+ years managing teams) Experience on projects >$500M (ideally $1B–$20B+) Background in mining, oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure Technical Expertise Strong knowledge of EPCM/EPC contracting models Deep experience in commercial strategy, negotiation, and risk management Experience in standard contract forms (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, CCDC) Demonstrated success managing complex claims and contractor relationships Leadership Profile Strategic thinker who connects commercial strategy to project outcomes Influences across stakeholders without formal authority Makes sound decisions in complex, high-pressure environments Demonstrates commercial courage and strong judgment Why This Role Work on large-scale, high-profile capital projects Influence project outcomes at the executive level Lead complex negotiations with Tier 1 contractors Build and shape a high-performing commercial team Apply If You Can… Step into a $5B+ project environment and quickly assess, structure, and lead the commercial strategy, while building trust with both the owner and EPCM leadership team.