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 close-out, stakeholder management, commercial reporting, dispute resolution, contract governance
Preferred skills
mining or major resources project experience, experience with major contractors and suppliers, tertiary qualification in Procurement, Commercial, Business, Law, or Engineering
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead and manage contracts across major resources, mining, construction or infrastructure projects; Develop and manage procurement and contracting strategies; Lead tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award activities; Prepare, review and negotiate contract documentation, scopes, commercial terms and conditions; 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 to achieve strong commercial outcomes; Manage contract changes and ensure appropriate governance and approvals are maintained; Provide commercial reporting, forecasting and advice on contract performance; Support dispute avoidance and resolution where required; Mentor and provide guidance to Contracts Specialists and other project team members; Lead contract close-out activities, including final accounts, outstanding claims and contractual obligations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
