Senior Contracts Specialist

Evolving Solution Services; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Donlin Gold is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to join our Contracts and Procurement team in Anchorage. This role leads the development, negotiation, administration, and management of complex commercial agreements across engineering, procurement, construction, and operations for the Donlin Gold Project.

The position requires a minimum of 10 years in contracts or commercial management, a related bachelor's degree, and strong negotiation, analytical, and risk-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years in contracts, procurement, supply chain, or commercial management.
• Experience negotiating high‑value EPC/EPCM, construction, mining, industrial, or infrastructure contracts.
• Experience managing claims, disputes, contract amendments, and complex negotiations.
• Experience supervising or leading teams.
• Experience supporting large capital projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of contracting principles and procurement practices.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and contract management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and execute complex engineering, procurement, construction, consulting, service, and supply agreements.
• Develop commercial strategies that appropriately allocate project risk and protect Company interests.
• Lead commercial negotiations with vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Partner with Legal, Engineering, Project Controls, Finance, and Project Management throughout the contracting process.
• Evaluate legal and regulatory requirements and ensure contractual compliance prior to execution.
• Customize contract terms to meet specific project, vendor, and business needs.
• Support procurement activities including bid preparation, supplier evaluations, sourcing strategies, and contract awards.
• Administer contract amendments, change orders, claims, disputes, and contract closeout.
• Interpret contract provisions and advise project teams on contractual rights and obligations.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contractual deliverables, insurance, bonding, and commercial requirements.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and commercial records.
• Mentor Contract Administrators and provide technical guidance on commercial matters.
• Recommend improvements to contract management and procurement processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

MS Office

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Job description

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Senior Contracts Specialist

FullTime Professional Anchorage, AK, US

13 days ago Requisition ID: 1035

Salary Range: $160,000.00 To $180,000.00 Annually

Senior Contracts Specialist

Donlin Gold is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to join our Contracts and Procurement team in Anchorage. This is a key commercial role supporting engineering, procurement, construction, and operational activities as the Donlin Gold Project advances.

The Senior Contracts Specialist will lead the development, negotiation, administration, and management of complex commercial agreements while serving as a trusted advisor to project teams. This position is ideal for an experienced contracts professional who understands how to balance commercial strategy, project risk, compliance, and strong supplier relationships in a large capital project environment.

What You’ll Do

• Draft, review, negotiate, and execute complex engineering, procurement, construction, consulting, service, and supply agreements.
• Develop commercial strategies that appropriately allocate project risk and protect Company interests.
• Lead commercial negotiations with vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Partner with Legal, Engineering, Project Controls, Finance, and Project Management throughout the contracting process.
• Evaluate legal and regulatory requirements and ensure contractual compliance prior to execution.
• Customize contract terms to meet specific project, vendor, and business needs.
• Support procurement activities including bid preparation, supplier evaluations, sourcing strategies, and contract awards.
• Administer contract amendments, change orders, claims, disputes, and contract closeout.
• Interpret contract provisions and advise project teams on contractual rights and obligations.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contractual deliverables, insurance, bonding, and commercial requirements.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and commercial records.
• Mentor Contract Administrators and provide technical guidance on commercial matters.
• Recommend improvements to contract management and procurement processes.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in contracts, procurement, supply chain, or commercial management.
• Experience negotiating high-value EPC/EPCM, construction, mining, industrial, or infrastructure contracts preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing claims, disputes, contract amendments, and complex commercial negotiations.
• Experience supervising or leading teams.
• Experience supporting large capital projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracting principles and procurement practices.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

Why Donlin Gold?

The Donlin Gold Project represents an opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s largest undeveloped gold deposits while working alongside experienced professionals across engineering, construction, procurement, operations, and project management.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to influence commercial strategy, support major project decisions, and help establish strong contracting practices for a complex and evolving project.

This position is primarily office-based in Anchorage with occasional travel to the Donlin Gold Project site, vendor locations, contractor facilities, and other business locations as required.

Donlin Gold LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.