Mining Construction Contracts Lead, Onsite

WSP in the U.S.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Mining Construction Contract Administrator to oversee and manage contracts on a large mining EPCM project within the Earth & Environment team. This full-time onsite role is available nationwide with a preference for Nevada, Utah, or proximity to major mining sites.

The successful candidate will handle post-award contract activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with procurement, project controls, and engineering to deliver safe, timely results on open pit or

Qualifications

• 5+ 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 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.

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

Vendor management

Communication

Safety compliance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Mining Construction Contract Administrator to oversee and manage contracts on a large mining EPCM project within the Earth & Environment team. This full-time onsite role is available nationwide with a preference for Nevada, Utah, or proximity to major mining sites.

The successful candidate will handle post-award contract activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with procurement, project controls, and engineering to deliver safe, timely results on open pit or