Contracts Manager | Anchorage, AK

Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain
Alaska, United States
May 25, 2026
$225,000 - $250,000 / year
Full-time
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Job Description

Company: Donlin Gold LLC
Location: Anchorage, Alaska, United States (Office / Field)
Category: Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Executive-Level
Salary: $225,000 – $250,000 USD / year

Job Summary
Donlin Gold LLC is seeking a Contracts Manager to manage the full lifecycle of contracts for a major, long-duration mining development project in Alaska.

This senior project leadership role is responsible for leading the project’s contract management function, supervising Contract Administrators, supporting commercial governance, and ensuring contract strategies and administration activities align with project cost, schedule, risk, and execution objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the overall contract management strategy in alignment with project objectives and governance frameworks
  • Provide direct leadership, direction, and performance management for Contract Administrators
  • Establish standardized contract administration procedures, workflows, and controls across the project
  • Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of EPCm and major service contracts
  • Oversee contract administration activities, including change management, claims mitigation, correspondence, and performance monitoring
  • Ensure contracts are administered in accordance with contractual terms, approved budgets, schedules, and project controls requirements
  • Manage contract close-out activities, including final accounts and documentation
  • Identify, assess, and manage contractual risks and opportunities throughout the contract lifecycle
  • Support change evaluation and commercial impact assessments in coordination with Project Controls and Finance
  • Proactively manage claims avoidance and dispute resolution efforts
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters with EPCm contractors and key suppliers
  • Facilitate regular contract performance reviews with internal stakeholders and contractors
  • Coordinate with Procurement to align contracting strategy and procurement execution
  • Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and project governance standards
  • Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate and organized contract records
  • Provide contract status updates and decision support to project leadership
  • Develop and refine project services standards, methodologies, and best practices
  • Mentor internal team members and EPCm counterparts in cost management, scheduling, contracting, and project governance
  • Lead complex problem-solving and scenario analysis using cost, schedule, and commercial data
  • Represent the owner’s project services function in audits, assurance reviews, and external stakeholder engagements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in contract management, including significant experience on large capital or EPC/EPCm projects
  • Prior experience in mining, energy, or heavy industrial project environments strongly preferred
  • Professional certifications such as CCCM, CFCM, CIPS, or PMP highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, and contract administration best practices
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex contracts simultaneously
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working within owner-side project governance frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop contract administration teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience interfacing with senior leadership and external partners
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across functional and project teams
  • Current authorization to work in the United States required

Physical Requirements

  • Periodic travel to the Donlin project site and other locations within Alaska may be required
  • Work may involve both office and field environments
  • Coordination with personnel working in remote, camp-based conditions may be required
  • Post-offer criminal background clearance, physical, and drug screening are required

Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to managing complex EPCm and major service contracts, reducing commercial risk, strengthening project governance, and supporting the successful execution of a major mining development project in Alaska.

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