Senior Construction Contracts Specialist

About the role

Reporting to: Procurement Manager
Department: Procurement
Location: Santa Cruz
Project: Located in Santa Cruz, AZ
Summary Of Primary Functions:
Ivanhoe Electric is advancing the Santa Cruz Copper Project into the execution phase through an Integrated Project Execution Team. As a Senior Construction Contracts Specialist, you will drive the end-to-end RFP process and lead contract formation activities.

Responsibilities

• Health & Safety: Embody and promote the 'Zero Harm' values of Ivanhoe Electric. Provide planning & scheduling leadership to 2 project planners.
• Contract Development & Negotiation: Support the development of contracting strategies and processes to improve process flow and visibility. Package RFP, including contribution to the Scope of Work, commercial terms, evaluation criteria, and bidder instructions.
• Contract Administration: Support project managers in administering contracts from award through closeout in accordance with project procedures. Maintain contract records, correspondence, and change registers.
• Commercial Risk & Claims Management: Identify and assess contractual and commercial risks. Support evaluation and response to contractor claims and variations.
• Reporting & Controls: Prepare regular contract status and risk reports for project leadership. Track contract commitments and variations to support cost control and reporting.
• Governance & Continuous Improvement: Ensure contracting activities comply with company policies, project governance, and regulatory requirements. Contribute to the improvement of contract templates, procedures, and commercial controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline; legal training considered an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in contracts, commercial, or procurement roles within mining, underground construction, or heavy industrial projects.
• Experience with complex construction and services contracts.
• Knowledge of contract law fundamentals and commercial risk management.
• Experience in managing contractor claims and understanding of construction risks.
• Experience with contract management systems and MS Office applications.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a project-based and site-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented, with solid task and time management efficiency for process and document controls.
• Organized ability to prioritize tasks and manage time.

Skills

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a project-based and site-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented, with solid task and time management efficiency for process and document controls.
• Organized ability to prioritize tasks and manage time.

Benefits

Ivanhoe Electric is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Pay

Competitive compensation and an employee benefits package.

Schedule

N/A