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JDS Energy & Mining

Contract Administrator

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

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About the Role

JDS Energy & Mining is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support the commercial execution of large‑scale mining and heavy industrial projects. This role is responsible for the end‑to‑end commercial administration of engineering, construction, and related services contracts. The position is site‑based in Northern Saskatchewan, operating on a fly‑in / fly‑out (FIFO) rotation schedule. The Contract Administrator plays a critical role in cost forecasting, estimating, and trend management to ensure commercial, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved, while proactively identifying, quantifying, and mitigating contractual and commercial risks.

All employees are expected to promote and adhere to The JDS Way:

Accept No Mediocrity
Conduct Business Professionally, Ethically, and Practically
Be True to Our Word
Uphold the Highest Standards of Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability
Maintain Open and Honest Communication
Ensure No Harm to people, the environment, assets, or reputation

Key Responsibilities

Administer and manage multiple contract types across engineering, construction, and site services scopes.
Develop a detailed understanding of contract scope, schedule, budget, and associated risks.
Organize and chair contract kick‑off meetings.
Ensure all required documentation and approvals are in place prior to contractor mobilization.
Manage vendor and contractor change requests and support timely cost and schedule analysis of proposed changes.
Develop and maintain contract‑specific quantity and cost forecasts, collaborating with engineers or superintendents to identify and report trends and changes.
Review payment certificates and contract forecasts for accuracy and compliance.
Administer claims in accordance with contractual terms and conditions.
Maintain contract registers, including management of securities and guarantees.
Ensure proper and timely execution of contract close‑out activities.
Maintain close alignment with project controls functions, collaborating with cost control and scheduling teams.
Identify and escalate commercial and contractual risks, contributing to mitigation plans and corrective actions.
Ensure process and documentation integrity in accordance with project and corporate requirements.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with contractor counterparts.
Provide coaching and leadership on effective contract administration practices.

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Responsibilities

The Contract Administrator manages the end-to-end commercial administration of engineering and construction contracts for mining projects. They are responsible for cost forecasting, change management, and ensuring compliance with contractual terms and project objectives.

Requirements

The role requires an experienced professional capable of managing complex contracts and identifying commercial risks in a site-based environment. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project controls and site teams.

Skills

Contract Administration
Cost Forecasting
Estimating
Trend Management
Risk Mitigation
Project Controls
Change Management
Payment Certification
Vendor Management
Contract Close-out
Budgeting
Scheduling
Commercial Analysis
Leadership
Communication

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Keywords

Contract Administration
Mining
Heavy Industrial
FIFO
Cost Forecasting
Estimating
Trend Management
Risk Management
Project Controls
Change Requests
Payment Certificates
Contractual Claims
Vendor Management
Contract Close-out
Commercial Execution
Engineering
Construction
Site Services
Budgeting
Scheduling

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