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 - Robust 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.

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