Contracts Administrator
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Help Shape the Commercial Success of a World-Class Mining Project
Donlin Gold is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Contracts Administrator to support the commercial success of one of the world's largest undeveloped gold deposits. This position plays a critical role in administering contracts that support major capital projects, ensuring contractors meet their contractual obligations while protecting the Company's commercial interests.
Working closely with Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Supply Chain, Legal, and external contractors, you'll help drive project success by managing contract administration, mitigating commercial risk, and supporting disciplined project execution from contract award through closeout.
If you thrive in a fast-paced project environment and enjoy building strong working relationships while managing complex commercial agreements, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
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Administer the full lifecycle of assigned contracts, from contract award through closeout.
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Support contract development, negotiations, amendments, and commercial documentation.
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Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, schedules, budgets, quality, and reporting requirements.
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Manage contract changes, including reviewing, negotiating, documenting, and processing change orders.
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Review contractor invoices and payment applications for contractual compliance and accuracy.
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Partner with Project Controls to evaluate cost impacts, schedule changes, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
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Assist in resolving contractor claims, disputes, and other commercial issues.
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Maintain contract records, critical milestones, insurance documentation, warranties, and other key project documentation.
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Develop and improve contract administration processes, templates, and standard workflows.
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Foster strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
What You'll Bring
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or a related field.
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Five or more years of contract administration experience supporting engineering, construction, mining, industrial, or major capital projects.
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Experience administering EPC, EPCM, construction management, or similar project contracts preferred.
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Strong understanding of commercial contract administration, risk management, and procurement practices.
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Experience reviewing contract changes, contractor invoices, payment applications, and claims.
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Professional certifications such as CCCM, CFCM, CIPS, PMP, or similar are a plus.
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Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Why Donlin Gold?
At Donlin Gold, you'll be part of a collaborative team working to advance one of the most significant mining developments in North America. We value integrity, accountability, safety, and teamwork while providing employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, solve complex challenges, and grow their careers in a dynamic project environment.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your commercial expertise on a large-scale capital project while working alongside talented professionals committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply.
