Senior Construction Contracts Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Construction Contracts Specialist 

Report to:  Procurement Manager

Department:  Procurement

Location:  Santa Cruz Project, located in Casa Grande, AZ

Summary of Primary Functions

Reporting into the Procurement Manager, the role is responsible for driving the consistent application of contracting standards and commercial controls across engineering, procurement, construction, and operations. This alignment is crucial for safeguarding project interests while optimizing value, and it must adhere to the project's schedule, scope, cost, quality, risk, and compliance requirements.

The Senior Construction Contracts Specialist works closely with our construction teams across engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and legal, as well as external contractors and suppliers. The objective is to ensure that all contracts are well-structured, properly administered, and enforced throughout the project's duration, ultimately supporting successful commercial outcomes for the Santa Cruz Copper Project.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support the development of contracting strategies and processes to improve process flow and visibility.
• Work with the Leadership team to define and implement contracting and procurement strategies aligned with project goals (cost, schedule, risk allocation)
• Package RFP, including contribution to the Scope of Work, commercial terms, evaluation criteria, and bidder instructions.
• With your knowledge of the market, identify and prequalify contractors to ensure a competitive and capable bidder pool
• Manage the full bidding cycle, including bidder communications, clarifications, and addenda
• Drive Bid Evaluation & Contractor Selection
• Coordinate technical and lead commercial bid evaluations in collaboration with engineering, construction, and project controls teams
• Establish and manage evaluation frameworks to ensure transparency, consistency, and defensibility
• Facilitate alignment among stakeholders on contractor selection and commercial recommendations
• Support project leadership in award decisions and approvals
• With the support of the procurement and legal teams, lead the drafting, structuring, and negotiation of construction contracts (lump sum, unit rate, reimbursable, interfaces, etc.)
• Ensure appropriate risk allocation, pricing structures, and performance mechanisms are incorporated into agreements
• Negotiate key commercial terms including scope, schedule, payment terms, securities, and liabilities
• Collaborate with legal and project stakeholders to finalize robust, enforceable agreements
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, amendments, and change orders for construction, services, and supply agreements.
• Coordinate with legal counsel to ensure contracts are compliant and enforceable.
• Work closely with Procurement and Project Control to ensure deliverables and milestones are captured on Purchase Orders and Project Controls, for performance management and cost controls, on commercial package agreements. 
• Ensure contracting activities comply with company policies, project governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the improvement of contract templates, procedures, and commercial controls.
• Provide guidance to co-workers as required.

  Skills and Experience Required:

• 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. 

Diversity Statements:

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. 

The Company offers a professional, entrepreneurial office environment and the opportunity to work alongside and grow with talented colleagues. The Company offers competitive compensation and an employee benefits package.