Mining Construction Contract Manager

WSP; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Travel per diem is available for non-local candidates. The role focuses on post-award management for onsite construction, services, and equipment vendors, ensuring compliance with terms and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of 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 onsite during a large-scale project with multiple vendors.
• Knowledge of contract terms, conditions, negotiations, and industry standards and regulations.
• MSHA 48B Surface is required.
• Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills; proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Must pass drug test, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record per company policy.
• Must be able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb ladders, and work in active construction environments both above and underground.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and administer contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions in collaboration with client and WSP teams.
• Support 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 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 and conduct.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Negotiation

MS Office

Strong communication

On-site construction experience

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WSP is seeking a Mining Construction Contract Managerto oversee and manage all contracts in support of a large mining EPCM project inour growing Earth & Environment team. This full-time onsite position can be from anywhere in the United States or Canada 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 Manager is responsible for all contract-related activities post award from kick-off to closeout for onsite construction, services, and equipment vendors on a large open pit new mining environment. 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

We are seeking self-motivated professionals with:

• 10+ 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 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.

• 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.