Description
WSP is seeking a Mining Construction Contract Manager to oversee and manage all contracts in support of a large mining EPCM project in our growing Earth & Environment team.
The full-time Construction Contract Manager is responsible for all contract-related activities post award from kick-off to closeout for onsite construction, services, and equipment vendors on a large open pit new mining environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Review, interpret, and administer contracts to ensure compliance with agreed terms and conditions in collaboration with the client and the WSP procurement, construction management, and project controls teams.
- Support the preparation, negotiation, and execution of field work instructions, amendments and contract change orders.
- Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, milestones, notices, and deadlines.
- Identify contractual risks and work with project, legal, commercial, finance, and procurement teams to mitigate them.
- Manage contract correspondence, records, claims, variations, and supporting documentation.
- Provide guidance to project team on contractual rights, responsibilities, processes, and escalation requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering and internal stakeholders on contract-related matters.
- Assist with commercial reporting, cost impacts, payment provisions, and contractual performance tracking.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- 10+ years of relevant procurement and contract management experience in large-scale heavy civil construction, process facilities, and/or mining infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated hands-on contract administration, documentation, and communication while onsite during a large-scale project with multiple vendors.
- Knowledge of contract terms and conditions, negotiations, and industry standards and regulations, is required.
- Commitment to safety. MSHA 48B Surface is required.
- Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills with good working computer capabilities in MS Office products.
- Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment both above and underground.
- Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.