Senior Manager, Procurement Contracts

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

Experience

What You Bring

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.