Global Contracts Leader — EPC/EPCM, Mining & Infra

Lycopodium Limited; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Lycopodium Limited is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead contract management and commercial activities in Mississauga, Ontario. You will drive contracting strategies, lead tendering and packaging, and manage interfaces among contractors and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals.

With 10–15 years in EPCM or heavy industry, you will guide procurement and commercial teams, oversee complex contracts, and ensure compliance with Lycopodium procedures and client expectations, in a

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Commerce, Business, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (CIPS, SCMP, CCM, CPCM, PMP or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of EPC/EPCM contracting models, commercial management principles.
• 10–15 years’ experience in Contracts, Commercial, and Procurement within EPCM, mining, construction, or heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project contract strategies aligned with Project, Client, and Lycopodium objectives.
• Provide commercial, contractual, and market input across proposal, study and execution phases (contracting strategies, packaging, risk assessments, tender plans).
• Lead contract packaging and sourcing strategies balancing Canadian/local, Indigenous, and international participation, including logistics, taxation, and regional risk considerations.
• Manage interfaces among contractors, suppliers, logistics providers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment of scope, responsibilities, and contractual obligations.
• Support Procurement, Engineering, Construction, and Logistics teams to align scope, execution methods, schedules, and commercial terms.
• Oversee tendering lifecycle including contractor evaluation, commercial reviews, clarification meetings, and execution methodology assessments.
• Administer complex EPC/EPCM contracts (lump sum, reimbursable, unit rate, turnkey), including variations, claims, disputes, and commercial risk management.
• Establish and maintain contract governance, reporting systems, change management processes, and contractor performance monitoring.
• Lead commercial discussions, mentor Contracts/Procurement teams, manage resources, and ensure compliance with Lycopodium procedures, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

EPC/EPCM contracting

Commercial management

Contract packaging

Stakeholder management

Contract risk management

Leadership

MS Office

ERP systems

Contract negotiation

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Law, Commerce, Business, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Lycopodium Limited is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead contract management and commercial activities in Mississauga, Ontario. You will drive contracting strategies, lead tendering and packaging, and manage interfaces among contractors and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals.

With 10–15 years in EPCM or heavy industry, you will guide procurement and commercial teams, oversee complex contracts, and ensure compliance with Lycopodium procedures and client expectations, in a