Mining Construction Contract Lead – Onsite & Travel Per Diem

WSP in the U.S.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Mining Construction Contract Manager to oversee contracts for a large mining EPCM project within the Earth & Environment team. This full-time onsite role can be based anywhere in the United States or Canada, with a preference for Nevada, Utah, or proximity to major mining projects.

Travel per diem is available for non-local candidates. The role covers post-award contract activities for onsite construction, services, and equipment vendors, ensuring compliance with regulatory

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant procurement and contract management experience in large-scale heavy civil construction, process facilities, and/or mining infrastructure projects.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Communication

MS Office

Safety awareness

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Mining Construction Contract Manager to oversee contracts for a large mining EPCM project within the Earth & Environment team. This full-time onsite role can be based anywhere in the United States or Canada, with a preference for Nevada, Utah, or proximity to major mining projects.

Travel per diem is available for non-local candidates. The role covers post-award contract activities for onsite construction, services, and equipment vendors, ensuring compliance with regulatory