Senior Manager, Contracts

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts to provide commercial leadership on a major capital project delivered under EPCM/EPC models.

This is a high-impact role for a senior commercial professional who can shape contracting strategy, lead complex negotiations, and manage risk across multi-billion-dollar projects. You will work closely with project leadership and the owner’s team to drive successful commercial outcomes across all phases of delivery.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead the development and execution of the project-wide contracting strategy (packaging, tendering, risk allocation, and governance)
• Drive end-to-end contract formation, including RFPs, evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations
• Oversee contract administration and commercial controls, including variations, claims, and compliance
• Identify and manage key commercial risks, including market constraints, escalation, and contractor performance
• Lead claims prevention and dispute avoidance, resolving issues before escalation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Lead and mentor a high-performing contracts and commercial team

What Success Looks Like

• Within 30 days: You understand the project, assess the contract portfolio, and align stakeholders
• Within 60 days: You implement an optimized contracting strategy and establish governance
• Within 90 days: You are progressing major contract awards and delivering measurable commercial results

What You Bring

Experience

• 15+ years in contract management on major capital projects
• Proven leadership experience (5+ years managing teams)
• Experience on projects >$500M (ideally $1B–$20B+)
• Background in mining, oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of EPCM/EPC contracting models
• Deep experience in commercial strategy, negotiation, and risk management
• Experience in standard contract forms (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, CCDC)
• Demonstrated success managing complex claims and contractor relationships

Leadership Profile

• Strategic thinker who connects commercial strategy to project outcomes
• Influences across stakeholders without formal authority
• Makes sound decisions in complex, high-pressure environments
• Demonstrates commercial courage and strong judgment

Why This Role

• Work on large-scale, high-profile capital projects
• Influence project outcomes at the executive level
• Lead complex negotiations with Tier 1 contractors
• Build and shape a high-performing commercial team

Apply If You Can…

Step into a $5B+ project environment and quickly assess, structure, and lead the commercial strategy, while building trust with both the owner and EPCM leadership team.