Senior Contracts Strategist - EPC & Mining Projects

Donlin Gold LLC; 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

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.