Mining EPCM Contract Manager - Onsite Open Pit

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 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