Contracts Manager, Springer Mining/Mineral Processing Plant
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What you'll do
- Draft, negotiate, and administer contracts for projects and operations (services, equipment, and support contracts), including Change Order Management
- Manage full contract lifecycle including requests for proposals (RFP), bid evaluation and supplier selection, execution, variations, claims, and close-out
- Review and validate invoices as required and support approvals in line with Delegation of Authority
- Ensure compliance with contract terms, company policies, and applicable legal requirements
- Interface as required with legal advisors and support interpretation of contractual obligations
- Maintain contract-related registers, obligation tracking, and documentation control
- Monitor contract performance and identify risks, deviations, and opportunities
- Provide contract support to EPC packages and coordinate with EPC Contract Manager, as required
- Act as superuser for contract management in SAP and related systems
- Coordinate with purchasers to ensure alignment between contracts and purchasing activities
- Collaborate with project teams, finance, and external contractors on contract execution
- Ensure accurate reporting on contract status, risks, and commercial performance
What they're looking for
- A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Management, Business Administration, Law or other relevant field.
- 5-8 years of relevant contracts management experience preferably in the mining sector.
- Strong proficiency in Excel, Adobe and SAP is required.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written in English.
- Strong negotiation skills, including bid clarification, commercial evaluation, and securing favourable contractual terms that protect the company’s interests.
- Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, building productive relationships across internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and advisors.
Nice to have
- Experience in the construction, oil & gas, mineral processing and heavy industrial sector considered an asset.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Contracts Manager, Springer Mineral Processing Plant
Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada
Remote with travel to site as needed.
Purpose
The role requires a structured and commercially focused professional who will manage, negotiate, and administer contracts across projects and operations, excluding any primary EPC contracts while supporting EPC activities as required. The position is central to ensuring contractual compliance, commercial control, and risk management across services, equipment, and operational agreements. The role will also be instrumental in establishing contract management processes in SAP and ensuring governance, transparency, and alignment across all contract interfaces.
What will you do?
- Draft, negotiate, and administer contracts for projects and operations (services, equipment, and support contracts), including Change Order Management
- Manage full contract lifecycle including requests for proposals (RFP), bid evaluation and supplier selection, execution, variations, claims, and close-out
- Review and validate invoices as required and support approvals in line with Delegation of Authority
- Ensure compliance with contract terms, company policies, and applicable legal requirements
- Interface as required with legal advisors and support interpretation of contractual obligations
- Maintain contract-related registers, obligation tracking, and documentation control
- Monitor contract performance and identify risks, deviations, and opportunities
- Provide contract support to EPC packages and coordinate with EPC Contract Manager, as required
- Act as superuser for contract management in SAP and related systems
- Coordinate with purchasers to ensure alignment between contracts and purchasing activities
- Collaborate with project teams, finance, and external contractors on contract execution
- Ensure accurate reporting on contract status, risks, and commercial performance
- Support contract close-out including final accounts and documentation handover
- Submit contract management reports as defined by the company.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Management, Business Administration, Law or other relevant field.
- 5-8 years of relevant contracts management experience preferably in the mining sector.
- Experience in the construction, oil & gas, mineral processing and heavy industrial sector considered an asset.
- Strong proficiency in Excel, Adobe and SAP is required.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written in English.
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Strong negotiation skills, including bid clarification, commercial evaluation, and securing favourable contractual terms that protect the company’s interests.
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Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, building productive relationships across internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and advisors.
Travel Requirements: This is a remote role with travel to site 25%-35% of the time.
Pay Range And Compensation Package
Compensation and benefits details will be discussed during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Company
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