About the role

The Contracts Specialist manages the preparation, administration, and closeout of contracts supporting mine infrastructure projects. Working closely with the Project Manager and Project Controls Specialist, this position ensures contractor and supplier agreements clearly define scope, deliverables, pricing, schedules, and responsibilities. The Contracts Specialist monitors contractual obligations, maintains accurate records, and supports the resolution of changes and commercial issues.

What you'll do

• Work with the Project Manager to develop contracting plans aligned with project scope, schedules, and operational priorities.
• Prepare requests for proposals, bid packages, scopes of work, and contract documents in coordination with technical teams.
• Coordinate competitive bidding, respond to bidder questions, evaluate commercial proposals, and support contractor and supplier selection.
• Negotiate commercial terms within delegated authority and obtain required approvals before contract execution.
• Coordinate with legal counsel, insurance representatives, and other specialists when contract terms require additional review.
• Maintain contract files, correspondence, approval records, insurance certificates, and other required documentation.
• Monitor contractual deliverables, milestones, notice requirements, and contractor obligations.
• Work with the Project Controls Specialist to track contract values, commitments, approved changes, and payment status.
• Review contractor payment applications and invoices against contract terms, coordinating verification of completed work with the project team.
• Prepare and administer contract amendments and change orders, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule impacts are documented and approved.
• Maintain logs of changes, claims, notices, and outstanding commercial matters.
• Support the Project Manager in addressing contractor performance issues, interpreting contract requirements, and resolving disputes.
• Ensure applicable site safety, environmental, quality, and access requirements are incorporated into contract documents.
• Provide regular updates on contract status, commercial risks, pending approvals, and outstanding obligations.
• Coordinate contract closeout, including final payments, outstanding deliverables, warranties, and required releases.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration, procurement, or commercial management within mining, construction, engineering, or heavy industry.
• Working knowledge of construction and service contracts, competitive bidding, commercial terms, change orders, and claims administration.
• Ability to review scopes of work, pricing schedules, proposals, invoices, and supporting documentation.
• Strong negotiation, written communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify contractual risks and escalate matters requiring management or legal review.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with procurement or contract management systems.
• A degree or diploma in business, supply chain management, construction management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
• Experience supporting mine infrastructure projects is an asset.

About Central Nevada Gold

Central Nevada Gold Corp. is the 100% owner of the Mule Canyon Gold Mine located ten kilometers southeast of Battle Mountain and five kilometers south of the i80 interstate highway. Our mission is to build a profitable multi-asset precious metals business. Success in the mining industry is built on a foundation of technical rigor, a commitment to safe and responsible operation, and the stewardship of investor capital.