Canada, Calgary
Experience: > 10 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: June 12, 2025

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Introduction

Brunel is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee contract administration and execution for capital projects from initiation through completion. This is a contract position based on-site in Papua, Indonesia. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations, managing risk, and supporting project objectives through effective contract strategy and oversight.

What are you going to do 

  • Analyze contract conditions, scopes, and deliverables to identify potential risks, ambiguities, or deviations; recommend and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers and Procurement Managers to ensure alignment with corporate policies, procedures, and execution plans.
  • Manage the development of commercial terms that protect company interests while meeting project timelines.
  • Establish and maintain systems to monitor compliance with contract terms and performance metrics.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to project team members to ensure consistent contract administration across multiple work packages.
  • Identify, manage, and resolve contract claims, engaging legal and claims experts as necessary.
  • Coordinate with Construction, Engineering, Project Controls, Procurement, Legal, and Risk teams to support contract execution and governance.
  • Deliver regular contract status reports including commitment data, payment positions, and risk exposures.
  • Administer contract insurance requirements and conduct risk assessments related to any changes in provisions.
  • Enforce governance practices within the Project Management Team and take early corrective actions where necessary.
  • Lead contractor reporting processes and serve as the subject matter expert on contract-related issues.
  • Support project cost control by working closely with Project Controls on contract-related financial data.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field with at least 10 years of experience, OR
  • High school diploma or GED with 14 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong understanding of commercial contracts management in industrial project environments.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Fluent in English.
  • Willing to travel internationally and relocate to site as required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with large-scale industrial construction projects.
  • EPCM background.
  • Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is an asset.
  • Familiarity with copper production or related industries.
  • Experience working in integrated project environments with Clients, EPCMs, and Contractors.

What we offer 

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