NGM - Contract Administrative Specialist

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Contract Administration Specialist with our Contract Administration – Supply Chain department. The successful candidate is responsible for providing specialized contractual and commercial support across the full contract lifecycle, from pre-award contract development and negotiation through post-award administration, claims, disputes, performance management, and close-out. The role is also responsible for strengthening contract governance, consistency and capability across Nevada Gold Mines through standardized processes, tools, guidance and training.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

- Provide contractual and commercial support throughout the full contract lifecycle, from pre-award activities through contract close-out.
- Support the selection and development of appropriate contract forms, and review contract redlines, proposed commercial terms and other contractual documents.
- Provide support to Contract Specialists in contractual and commercial negotiations with suppliers and contractors.
- Provide post-award contractual guidance and support to Contract Specialists and End Users, including interpretation of contractual obligations, rights, remedies, notice requirements, pricing provisions, milestones and other commercial terms.
- Review and support the preparation of contractual correspondence, formal written notices, Contract Modifications and other contractual documents.
- Analyze contractor claims and change requests, assess contractual and commercial entitlement and exposure, develop recommended positions and responses, and support related negotiations and resolution of contractual disputes, performance deficiencies, and other contract administration matters.
- Support contractor performance management, including review of contractual compliance, performance deficiencies, corrective actions, and associated contractual remedies.
- Coordinate with Legal on contractual matters requiring legal advice, interpretation, claims or dispute support, and other appropriate escalations.
- Develop, implement, update and maintain Contract Administration standards, procedures, templates, guidelines, and tools to promote consistent practices across NGM.
- Develop and deliver Contract Administration training, workshops, guidance, and practical tools for Contract Specialists.
- Regular travel to Sites is expected.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Supply Chain, Contract Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience in contract administration, contract management, procurement, legal, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting contracts, commercial terms, contract redlines and supporting contract negotiations, claims and contractor performance matters.
- Strong understanding of contract administration principles, commercial risk, and contract lifecycle management.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including Supply Chain, Operations and Legal.
- Experience developing or delivering contract management training, procedures, standards, or guidance preferred.
- Mining and construction experience preferred.
- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Supply Chain, Contract Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience in contract administration, contract management, procurement, legal, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting contracts, commercial terms, contract redlines and supporting contract negotiations, claims and contractor performance matters.
- Strong understanding of contract administration principles, commercial risk, and contract lifecycle management.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including Supply Chain, Operations and Legal.
- Experience developing or delivering contract management training, procedures, standards, or guidance preferred.
- Mining and construction experience preferred.

What We Can Offer You

- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.