Contracts Manager, Springer Mining/Mineral Processing Plant

Overview

This role manages, negotiates, and administers contracts across projects and operations, with the scope excluding any primary EPC contracts while supporting EPC activities as required. The position ensures contractual compliance, commercial control, and risk management across services, equipment, and operational agreements.

A key focus is establishing contract management processes in SAP, supporting governance, transparency, and alignment across all contract interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and administer contracts for projects and operations (services, equipment, and support contracts), including Change Order Management
• Manage the 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, organizational policies, and applicable legal requirements
• Interface with legal advisors as required to 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 the EPC Contract Manager as required
• Serve as a 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 organization

Requirements

• 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 construction, oil & gas, mineral processing, and heavy industrial sectors is considered an asset
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Adobe, and SAP (required)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English
• Strong negotiation skills, including bid clarification, commercial evaluation, and securing contractual terms that protect the organization’s interests
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels and build productive relationships across internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and advisors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction, oil & gas, mineral processing, and heavy industrial sectors

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits details will be discussed during the interview process.

Location

• Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada
• Remote with travel to site as needed
• Travel requirement: 25%–35% of the time

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to diversity and inclusivity in hiring practices and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.