Senior Contract Administrator

Kinross • Ontario, Canada • 1d ago

Who We Are

Kinross Gold Corporation is a major gold producer with operating mines in North & South America and West Africa, and a number of significant project and exploration sites worldwide. The corporation’s head office is located in downtown Toronto and provides support to all sites. Corporate support functions include Technical Services, Finance, Procurement, Health & Safety, Human Resources, IT and Investor Relations and Environmental & Permitting.

Job Description

Reporting to the Cost & Contract Administration Manager, the Senior Contract Administrator is responsible for end-to-end commercial administration of engineering, construction and related services contracts. The role provides cost forecasting, estimating and trend management, to ensure that commercial, cost and schedule objectives are achieved and that issues and risks are proactively identified, quantified and mitigated.

This position is initially based out of Toronto, with periodic rotations to site. Full site rotations are expected to begin in Q2 2027.

Job Responsibilities

Administer and manage multiple contract types across engineering, construction and site services scopes
Develop a detailed understanding of the scope, schedule, budget and risks for applicable contracts
Organize and chair contract kick-off meeting.
Ensure all required documentation and approvals are in place prior to contractor mobilization
Manage any vendor or contractor change requests and support the Project in performing cost and schedule analysis of proposed changes in a timely manner
Develop and maintain contract-specific quantity and costs forecast and in collaboration with the responsible engineers or superintendents, ensuring that trends and changes are raised and reported
Review payment certificates and contract forecasts
Administer claims in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions
Maintain various contract registers, including management of any securities and guarantees
Ensure proper and timely management of the contract close-out process
Maintain alignment with project controls functions, collaborating with cost control and scheduling
Identify and escalate risks, and provide input to mitigation plans and actions
Ensure process and documentation integrity by adhering to project and corporate requirements.
Build and develop effective working relationships with contractor counterparts
Provide coaching and leadership on effective contract administration practices to the Project team

Education and Experience

Degree in engineering, business administration or related field
At least 15 years of experience in contractor administration and cost control on mining or heavy industrial projects

Additional Skill and Experience:

Extensive expertise in all aspects of contract administration, cost control and project management
Strong negotiation skills, and able to manage commercial discussions firmly and professionally
Excellent judgement, with the ability to balance contract terms with long term project goals.
Proven influence and communications skills
Ability to interact with all stakeholders with transparency, tact and diplomacy
Demonstrated ability to organize, set priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be attentive to detail
Focus on problem-solving, identifying risks and solutions/mitigations

Compensation & Total Rewards

The base salary range for this role is $130,000 to $150,000 CAD + Short Term Incentive Bonus + Group Benefits Coverage

The hiring range reflects our targeted compensation framework for the role. The actual offer will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate’s experience, capabilities, and potential impact, along with consideration of internal equity, team structure, and benchmark market data for similar positions.

In addition to base salary, Kinross offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee well-being, performance, and long-term development.

Benefits

At Kinross, Great Bear, we are committed to Putting People First by fostering employee growth and development, celebrating achievements, and rewarding team successes. Benefits offered for this position include:

Annual Fitness and Mental Health Reimbursement
Employee Share Purchase Plan Registered Retirement Savings and Registered Pension Plans
160 hours of Paid Vacation
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Program (Living our Values Award Program)
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Disability Insurance
Training and Development Opportunities
Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates on a case-by-case basis

Use of AI in Our Hiring Process

We use AI-enabled tools to help sort and review applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions, including who moves forward in the process, are made by a human.