Contract Manager

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 1,200,000,000 - 1,800,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk in Jakarta seeks a seasoned Contracts Manager to lead contract management across the project, oversee tendering and negotiations, and ensure compliant, value-driven contracting outcomes.

The role requires 15+ years in commercial contract management in mining or heavy industry, with strong knowledge of FIDIC, risk management, and fluent Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Law or Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in commercial contract management, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
• Experience in tender management, contract negotiation, and contractor performance management.

Responsibilities

• Develop contractor pre-qualification frameworks and manage end-to-end tender processes.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize complex construction and supply agreements in line with timelines and budgets.
• Lead contract evaluations, awards and resolve disputes proactively.
• Ensure all agreements conform to mining regulations, labor standards and health/safety codes.
• Prepare reports on contract status and contractor performance; liaise with internal teams and contractors.

Skills

Contract management

Tender management

Negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

FIDIC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law or Engineering

Job description

Position Overview:
Contracts Manager is responsible for contract management activities across the Project. The role leads tender and negotiation processes, manages contractor engagement and performance, contract outcomes, and delivers commercial value while ensuring compliance with supply chain standards and governance requirements. The position applies sound commercial judgement and works collaboratively with stakeholders to identify opportunities, manage risks and achieve sustainable contracting outcomes.

Merdeka Copper Gold is an Indonesian Stock Exchange listed company holding company of and owns the flagship Tujuh Bukit Project Project under PT. Bumi Suksesindo (BSI) as its subsidiary in the Banyuwangi region, East Java.

As it is a tremendously exciting time for Merdeka Copper Gold to grow, we offer experienced the excellent opportunity to advance their career by contributing to the development of the operations, standards, systems and processes that will underpin our future growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop contractor pre-qualification frameworks and manage end-to-end tender processes.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize complex construction and supply agreements, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budget limits, and risk objectives.
• Lead detailed commercial bid evaluations, contract awards and proactively resolve contractual disputes.
• Ensure all agreements conform to specific mining regulations, labor standards, and health/safety codes.
• Prepare reports on contract status and contractor performance. Act as the point of contact for internal teams, contractors, and other stakeholders, facilitating communication and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or Engineering
• Minimum 15 years of experience in commercial contract management, preferably within mining, heavy industrial, civil construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing complex construction, engineering, EPC/EPCM, and supply contracts.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and Indonesian mining regulations.
• Experience in tender management, contract negotiation, and contractor performance management.
• Strong understanding of industry-standard contract frameworks such as FIDIC.
• Experience in commercial risk management, claims management, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, written and verbal.