Mining Construction Contract Administrator

WSP in the U.S.; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP, a leading engineering and professional services firm, seeks a Mining Construction Contract Administrator for a large mining EPCM project. The role is full-time and onsite with preference in Nevada, Utah, or near major mining sites; travel per diem is available for non-locals.

Responsibilities cover post-award contract administration for onsite construction, services, and equipment vendors, ensuring compliance with regulatory and stakeholder requirements for successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement and contract management experience in large-scale projects.
• MSHA certification and a strong safety mindset are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and administer contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Negotiate and execute field work instructions, amendments and change orders.
• Monitor contractual obligations, milestones, and deadlines.
• Identify risks and coordinate mitigation with project teams.
• Manage contract correspondence, records, claims, variations, and documentation.
• Provide guidance on contractual rights and processes to the project team.

Skills

Contract management

MSHA certification

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Onsite coordination

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Mining Construction Contract Administrator to oversee and manage all contracts in support of a large mining EPCM project in our growing Earth & Environment team. This full-time onsite position can be from anywhere in the United States with preference in Nevada, Utah, or near major mining projects. Travel per diem is available for those not local to the projects.

The full-time Construction Contract Administrator is responsible for all contract-related activities post award from kick-off to closeout for onsite construction, services, and equipment vendors on projects that may involve open pit and/or underground environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the contracts meet all regulatory and stakeholder requirements to deliver successful outcomes for the client.

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

• 5+ 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 certification 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.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.