Contracts Lead

**Closing Date: July 11, 2025**

**Job Summary**

The Contracts Lead, reporting to the Manager, Contracts & Procurement, will be responsible for managing the full contracting lifecycle (planning, execution, administration and closing) for the Galore Creek Mining Corporation (GCMC) project. The Contracts Lead will work in a collaborative manner within a growing contracts and procurement team, supporting the diverse commercial requirements of the GCMC management team, broader project and operations team members, and external parties to develop and recommend contract strategies, Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation, and administer the evaluation of proposals, achieving internal alignment on and preparation of recommendations for award documentation, and creating conforming contracts.

**Overview**

This position is based out of the Galore Creek Mining Corporation head office in Vancouver.

Located in northwestern British Columbia, Galore Creek is one of the world’s largest undeveloped porphyry copper-gold-silver deposits. GCMC, a partnership between Newmont Corporation and Teck Resources Limited, is committed to improving the project economics and advancing the asset towards development. Working closely with the Tahltan Nation and other local communities, we strive for excellence in all our activities, with continuous improvement and responsible practices that contribute to sustainable development.

**Responsibilities**
- Be a courageous safety leader, leading by example and fostering a proactive safety and sustainability culture based on the common values of health, safety, environment, and communities shared by the asset owners (Teck and Newmont)
- As a member of a multi-disciplinary project team, collaborate and influence Project activities to provide the best commercial value for the Project
- Lead preparation of the Contracting Strategy, policies and procedures documents
- Enable Project success by identifying and evaluating contracting strategies, and facilitating the selection of the commercial strategy that best supports the Project objectives
- Work with internal groups, particularly Legal, Risk and Insurance, and the Manager, Project Services to develop, integrate and deliver best-practice Project contracting practices, procedures, and templates.
- Lead the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, including:

- Plan, prepare, and manage the RFP documents and process
- Analyze and evaluate commercial proposals
- Lead the technical evaluation process and consolidating inputs
- Support and provide input to the selection process, based on overall best value;
- Negotiate commercial and legal terms on behalf of GCMC
- Ensure all records are managed and retained
- Coordinate agreements post-award in close collaboration with Project Management, Project Controls, and contract scope owners, including evaluating pre-mobilization deliverables, reconciling invoices, negotiating / resolving disputes, negotiating changes, implementing change management procedures, and closing contracts
- Ensure all Contractor and Consultant personnel align with all relevant requirements, policies, industry best practices, and project-specific requirements
- Build and maintain relationships with relevant GCMC stakeholders and external service providers
- Promote GCMC’s commitment to sustainability, the environment, and health and safety, through leading by example, and demonstrating honesty, sincerity, and openness to feedback
- Review existing contracting processes and lead improvements aimed at enhancing efficiencies, as necessary, working collaboratively with GCMC team members and external service providers, driving continuous improvements
- Foster a culture of open communication, focus on building relationships across the organization, with the partners and external audiences, and invest in developing talent within the organization by providing recognition, challenge, and mentorship

**The above accountabilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.**

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education from a recognized institution is required
- Minimum 10 years of proven experience in either an Owner’s team type environment, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company, or an engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) company, leading and executing full contract lifecycle activities
- Large mining, oil & gas, or infrastructure project (+$500M) experience is preferred.
- Experience managing contracts for remote mineral exploration and related activities would also be an asset
- Deep understanding of project lifecycles, procedures, and roles and responsibilities
- Experience with various contract types, models, and strategies
- Strong understanding on legal, risk, and commercial terms and ability to rely on those terms
- Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
- Experience in multiple phases of large project execution
- Demonstrated expe