Senior Contract Administrator

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.

Travel Requirements