Senior Contracts Specialist
Core
Senior-level commercial and contractual support across the project lifecycle for major resources, mining, construction, or infrastructure projects.
Role type
Senior Contracts Specialist
Builds
Procurement strategies, tendering processes, and contract documentation for major projects
Domain
Mining, resources, construction, infrastructure
Required skills
Contract lifecycle management, tendering and negotiation, commercial risk management, claims and variations administration, contract governance, stakeholder management, commercial reporting, dispute resolution, mentorship
Preferred skills
Experience in mining or major resources projects, tertiary qualification in Procurement/Commercial/Law/Engineering
Technologies
Contract management systems, commercial frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead and manage contracts across major projects; Develop and manage procurement and contracting strategies; Lead tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award activities; Prepare, review and negotiate contract documentation; Manage contractual obligations, variations, claims, extensions of time, notices and commercial correspondence; Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams and senior stakeholders; Monitor contractor performance, commercial exposure, deliverables and compliance; Identify, assess and mitigate contractual and commercial risks; Lead negotiations with contractors and suppliers; Manage contract changes and ensure appropriate governance and approvals; Provide commercial reporting, forecasting and advice on contract performance; Support dispute avoidance and resolution; Mentor and provide guidance to Contracts Specialists and other project team members; Lead contract close-out activities including final accounts and outstanding claims
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
