Contracts Manager, Springer Mining/Mineral Processing Plant

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.

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.

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.