Senior Contract Administrator

Orange Mining; Paris; Sur place; EUR 85 000 - 103 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading mining company is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join their site-based delivery team in Côte d'Ivoire. You will oversee high-value contracts and ensure compliance, while managing claims and disputes. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of EPCM standards, and fluency in English, with French preferred. This role offers a competitive package and a FIFO roster.

Prestations

Competitive remuneration package

FIFO roster with flights and accommodation

Career growth potential in an international project environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in contract administration/commercial management on large-scale resource projects.
• Strong knowledge of EPCM contract frameworks and construction contracting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-value, complex contracts in remote or international locations.

Responsabilités

• Administer and manage major contracts for construction, supply, and services on site.
• Ensure contract compliance with Montage Gold policies and project requirements.
• Assess, negotiate, and resolve contractor claims, variations, and disputes.

Connaissances

Contract administration

Claims management

Risk management

Negotiation

Fluent in English

French speaking

Formation

Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Law, Business, Engineering

Description du poste

Overview

Location: Site-based, Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa

Roster: 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off (FIFO)

Reports To: Project Manager

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join our site-based project delivery team. This role will be responsible for the administration of high-value construction, supply, and service contracts in support of a large-scale EPCM-managed gold processing facility. Working closely with the Project Manager and EPCM team, you will ensure contract compliance, manage variations and claims, and safeguard the projects commercial position throughout project execution.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage major contracts for construction, supply, and services on site.
• Ensure contract compliance with Montage Gold policies, project requirements, and legal frameworks.
• Assess, negotiate, and resolve contractor claims, variations, and disputes in a timely manner.
• Work closely with EPCM, contractors, and vendors to monitor performance against contract obligations.
• Provide accurate forecasting and reporting of contract expenditure, commitments, and risks.
• Maintain contract registers, correspondence, and records in line with project governance.
• Support procurement activities, tender evaluations, and contract awards as required.
• Advise the Project Manager on contractual risk, obligations, and strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Law, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience in contract administration / commercial management on large-scale resource projects, preferably in gold or mineral processing.
• Strong knowledge of EPCM contract frameworks and construction contracting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-value, complex contracts in remote or international locations.
• Proven track record in claims management, dispute resolution, and contract negotiations.
• Strong commercial acumen with attention to detail and risk management.
• Prior West African or remote FIFO project experience will be highly regarded.
• Must be fluent in English.
• French speaking strongly preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be a key commercial leader on a landmark $1.2B AUD gold project.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• FIFO roster (6 / 3) with flights and accommodation provided.
• Exposure to an international project environment with career growth potential.