Senior Contracts Specialist

About the Role

JDS Energy & Mining is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to support the commercial and contractual management of mining, EPCM, construction, and industrial projects. The Senior Contracts Specialist will be responsible for managing contracts through the full project lifecycle, from tendering and contract development through execution, change management, claims, and closeout. Working closely with project management, procurement, project controls, engineering, construction, finance, and legal teams, this role will provide commercial and contractual support to ensure contracts are effectively managed, risks are identified and mitigated, and project objectives are achieved. The ideal candidate has significant experience managing contracts on major capital projects and can independently manage complex contractual matters in a fast-paced project environment. Travel to project sites and other locations will be required based on project needs.

The JDS Way

All employees are expected to promote and adhere to The JDS Way:

• Accept No Mediocrity
• Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically
• True to Our Word
• Uphold the Highest Standards of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability
• Maintain Open and Honest Communication
• Ensure No Harm to People, the Environment, Assets, or Reputation

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contracts through the full lifecycle, including tendering, award, execution, administration, change management, claims, and closeout.
• Develop and administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase agreements, service agreements, and other commercial agreements.
• Support the development of contracting strategies, scopes of work, commercial terms, and procurement plans.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, tender packages, scopes of work, and contractual documentation.
• Lead and support commercial evaluations of contractor and supplier proposals, including pricing, qualifications, schedule, exclusions, risks, and contractual compliance.
• Lead and support contract negotiations with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and service providers.
• Review contract terms and conditions and identify commercial, contractual, schedule, and project risks.
• Provide contractual and commercial guidance to project management and project teams throughout project execution.
• Administer contracts during execution, including monitoring deliverables, milestones, payment terms, insurance, bonding, warranties, and other contractual requirements.
• Monitor contractor and supplier performance against contractual obligations, project requirements, schedules, and commercial terms.
• Manage contract changes, amendments, extensions, change orders, and variations, ensuring appropriate documentation, approvals, and commercial impact assessments.
• Review, evaluate, and administer contractor claims, notices, change requests, site instructions, and other contractual correspondence.
• Work closely with Project Controls to monitor contract values, commitments, approved changes, forecasts, accruals, and potential commercial exposures.
• Maintain accurate contract registers and ensure key dates, obligations, deliverables, renewals, and approvals are actively monitored.
• Prepare contract status reports, commercial summaries, forecasts, and other management reports.
• Identify potential contractual issues and work with project teams and contractors to resolve matters before they impact cost, schedule, or project delivery.
• Support the resolution of commercial disputes and contractual issues in collaboration with project leadership and Legal.
• Ensure contracts are administered in accordance with company policies, procedures, delegated authorities, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support contract audits and compliance reviews by maintaining complete and accurate contractual documentation.
• Lead and support contract closeout activities, including final account settlement, resolution of outstanding claims, release of claims, warranties, and turnover of documentation.
• Maintain strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers, clients, and internal project stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes, templates, systems, and commercial practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior contracts and commercial personnel as required.
• Travel to project sites and other locations as required based on project needs.