A (e) Project Contracts Manager

As part of the development of its DASA mining project, DASA Mining Company (SOMIDA) S.A. is looking for a Project Contracts Manager for its site. II/she will be classified in the status of Executive and Assimilated Engineer (ICA) according to its current professional classification grid. Job Title: Contract Manager Project/Contract Manager Project

Location

Location: DASA- Niger Hierarchical connection: Project manager Contract Type: One (1) year renewable fixed-term contract POST FINALITY (General Presentation) As a full member of the Client’s team (GAC/SOMIDA), the incumbent ensures that all project activities are carried out safely, methodically and efficiently, and within agreed deadlines: Ensure full compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and HSE requirements as well as company requirements, policies, standards and objectives. Contribute to the development, coaching and mentoring of team members in order to continuously strengthen their technical knowledge, skills, performance and the quality of their professional relationships. Identify, assess, report to the hierarchy and proactively manage project obstacles, risks, problems and constraints in order to ensure that project work plans and objectives are met. Provide effective support and coordination to the project in order to facilitate timely completion of work areas, milestones and expected results. Identify and realize value creation opportunities at all phases of the project, from planning and execution to completion and closing.

Responsibilities

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Health, safety and environment He/she must demonstrate full commitment, visible leadership and a strong sense of responsibility in maintaining a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work environment. As a full member of the Project team, he/she contributes to the achievement of project objectives while ensuring that all activities are carried out in accordance with applicable HSE requirements, standards and best practices. The main responsibilities of the project include, but are not limited to: Ensure full compliance with Nigerien legal and regulatory requirements, the conditions of applicable permits and licenses, as well as GAC’s environmental standards, policies, procedures and guidelines. Ensure proactive and effective EHS monitoring, as well as inspections and interventions, to maintain a safe and healthy working environment throughout the project activities. Apply a proactive risk management approach to department and project activities, identifying, assessing, analyzing and controlling risks in order to keep them at an acceptable level. Ensure that, before the start of work, appropriate risk assessments are carried out and that the required control measures are defined, communicated, implemented and understood by all relevant personnel. Ensure that standard operating procedures, safe working methods and relevant work instructions are clearly understood and rigorously applied, and take appropriate measures to correct and prevent non-compliance. Ensure that all staff are properly trained, competent and adequately supervised in order to safely perform the tasks and responsibilities entrusted to them under the project. Ensure that work instructions, procedures and safety requirements are clear, applicable and effectively communicated prior to the start of work. Promote a strong HSE culture of continuous improvement, encouraging staff to identify hazards, report concerns and actively contribute to improving project safety performance. He/she must take into account the importance of community relations, environment and safety for the operational context, and manage his/her area of responsibility taking into account the need to preserve the social acceptability of the project (Social Operating License): Respecting local communities, their cultures, traditions and customary authorities Ensuring that any work likely to have an impact on local communities is undertaken only after appropriate consultation and consultation Complying with company policies, standards, procedures and processes in community and environmental matters to minimize nuisances and impacts Ensures that business partners comply with the company’s community and environmental policies and do not expose the company to disputes with communities or local and national authorities Conducts all of its activities, both on and off-site, in compliance with the company’s security procedures and operational alert levels. Budgets, costs and governance Contract management: Demonstrate practical knowledge and mastery of the application of FIDIC contractual terms, including the principles, procedures, techniques and resources required to initiate, design, execute and close the project. Procurement and commercial negotiations: Provide the Purchasing team with timely and accurate contributions to develop, negotiate and manage internal and external procurement and contracting arrangements, including contractual clauses, pricing structures and payment schedules, in order to conclude commercially advantageous agreements with suppliers and service providers. Contract performance management: Actively manage project contracts in relation to cost, productivity and performance objectives, communicating expectations, delineating objectives and ensuring accountability for deliverables, in accordance with contractual requirements.

Education / Qualifications

Budget Control and Financial Governance: Accurately communicate financial information to the Cost Controller to ensure strict compliance with approved budgets, forecasts, cost targets and financial commitments, in full compliance with financial controls, governance policies, procedures and corporate reporting standards. Project Cost and Forecast Control: Monitor and control project and construction contracts against approved deliverables, budgets and forecasts, proactively identifying cost gaps, emerging trends, business risks and opportunities for corrective action. Financial Reporting and Operational Planning: Provide accurate and timely contributions to monthly and quarterly financial reporting, cost forecasting, budget development and planning processes to support effective decision making. Operational efficiency and cost optimization: Lead initiatives to improve operational and project efficiency, minimizing production losses, waste of materials, recoveries, delays, inefficiencies and unnecessary expenses.

Other information

Cross-cutting collaboration and value creation: Work closely with Project Management, Finance, Procurement, Construction and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for savings and maximize value creation, without compromising safety, quality, contractual obligations or project objectives. Compliance, ethics and anti-corruption: Ensure that all activities comply with the Company’s Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) requirements, as well as applicable fraud prevention policies, procedures and strategies. Financial Discipline and Accountability: Promote within the Project team a culture of financial discipline, transparency, accountability, ethical conduct and responsible business decision making. Business Risks and Governance: Ensure that potential financial, business, contractual and governance risks are identified, assessed, reported to the hierarchy and appropriately managed in accordance with company requirements. Leadership, Human Resources and Development. Demonstrate the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct, ensuring that all actions and decisions are transparent, accountable and consistent with applicable company policies, values and standards. Recognize, respect and actively promote diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities within the team by fostering a respectful and collaborative work environment. Demonstrate respect for and promote cultural, religious and individual differences by ensuring an inclusive workplace where all staff are treated fairly and with dignity. Ensure that each team member has a clear understanding of their role, responsibilities, deliverables and the importance of their contribution to overall project and company objectives. Support the development and professional evolution of national employees through structured coaching, mentoring, skills development, knowledge transfer and career management actions. Identify opportunities for local capacity building and succession planning, supporting the gradual rise of national talent. Ensure that all staff understand operational strategies, business objectives, priorities and performance expectations, translating the overall vision and strategy into clearly defined day-to-day activities. Establish a clear link between individual responsibilities and company objectives, to enable members of the teamíUnderstand how their work contributes to the success of the project and creates value for the organization. Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, collaboration and performance improvement by encouraging team members to take full ownership of their professional and operational responsibilities. Key technical skills As a Contract Manager, the incumbent will focus on project contracts, project control, multidisciplinary coordination and risk management. Contract management: Ability to set up contracts, coordinate and manage multidisciplinary contract activities, as well as effectively review and interpret civil engineering, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, process and infrastructure contracts. Project Development: Strong understanding of the development of greenfield mining projects (new sites), including feasibility studies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up and transfer to operation. Project Management and Delivery: Demonstrated ability to support and coordinate the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary mining projects in accordance with approved contracts and scope, schedule, cost, quality, HSE and performance objectives. Purchasing management: Management of purchasing strategies, long delivery time equipment, relaunching (expediting), supplier management, contract administration, claims, endorsements and modifications, as well as contractor performance. Project Control: Strong understanding of integrated project control, including cost control, time control, change management, earned value management (EVM), forecasting, progress measurement, and contractual performance meetings and reporting. Construction management: Strong knowledge of the execution of multidisciplinary construction works, including civil engineering, structures, mechanics, electricity, piping, instrumentation, utilities, infrastructure and processing facilities. Cost management and forecasting: Ability to track project contracts, commitments, forecasts, cost variances, provisions for hazards and remaining costs, ensuring consistency with approved contractual obligations. Risk and Opportunity Management: Ability to identify, assess, mitigate, track, and report business, schedule, construction, operations, and project execution risks to the hierarchy while proactively managing opportunities. Change management and configuration control: Strong understanding of technical and project change processes, including change identification, impact assessment, cost and time impact assessment, approval, implementation and documentation. Interface management: Ability to manage complex contractual interfaces between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, contractors, suppliers, consultants and government and regulatory stakeholders. Knowledge of mining infrastructure: Understanding of the main infrastructure of a mining project, such as processing plants, mine infrastructure, power generation and distribution, water supply systems, roads, workshops, warehouses, life bases, tailings storage facilities, pipelines, telecommunications and other supporting infrastructure, as required by the project. Technical Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex technical and project-related issues, identify their impact on scope, cost, schedule, quality and safety, and develop pragmatic corrective and remedial strategies. Reporting and project performance management: Ability to prepare and review progress reports, dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), planning reports, cost reports, risk registers, forecasts, management reports and project performance information for senior management. Document management and archiving: Understanding of document control, engineering records, technical issues, RFI requests, transmittal slips, approvals, as-built files and project closing requirements. Digital Project Management Tools: Mastery of relevant project management and engineering systems, including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, MS Excel, electronic document management systems and other project control platforms. Key managerial skills: He/she must demonstrate his/her ability to lead teams, coordinate several functions, make decisions, manage stakeholders and support the Project Manager in carrying out the project safely, on time, within budget and at the required quality level: Strategic Leadership: Ability to translate the project strategy and business objectives into clear priorities, execution plans and measurable results. Leadership and Project Delivery: Demonstrate leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring consistency between scope, schedule, cost, quality, HSE, risk and operational objectives. Decision making and accountability: Make informed, timely decisions based on available data, risks, business considerations and project priorities, while clearly assuming responsibility for results. Leadership and team development: Lead, motivate, support, mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams, promoting accountability, collaboration, high performance and continuous improvement. Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain effective relationships with senior management, contractors, consultants, government authorities, communities, suppliers and other key stakeholders.

Required skills

Communication and Influence: Demonstrate excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels of the organization. Cross-cutting coordination: Effectively coordinate Engineering, Purchasing, Construction, HSE, Project Control, Commercial, Commissioning, Operations and other functional teams to ensure integrated project implementation. Contractor and consultant management: Ensure effective supervision of contractors, consultants and service providers, ensuring their performance in relation to contractual, technical, schedule, cost, quality and HSE requirements. Risk and problem management: Identify, assess, report to the hierarchy and proactively manage project risks, problems, constraints and opportunities, ensuring the implementation of appropriate mitigation and contingency measures. Lead and manage organizational, technical, commercial and contractual changes to the project while maintaining consistency with approved project objectives and governance requirements. Performance management: Set clear performance expectations, track key contractual performance indicators, address performance deficiencies and drive continuous improvement within project teams and contractors. Conflict resolution and negotiation: Constructively resolve complex technical, commercial, contractual and interpersonal conflicts while preserving project and company objectives. Sense of costs and business issues: Demonstrate a keen sense of business issues and take responsibility for budgets, forecasts, commitments, cost performance and value optimization of the project. Governance and Compliance: Ensure that project activities comply with company policies, governance frameworks, legal and regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and approved project control devices. HSE Leadership: Demonstrate visible and proactive leadership in health, safety, environment and community relations, promoting a zero-accident culture >" (zero harm) and individual responsibility. Ethics, integrity and professional conduct: Demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, transparency, confidentiality and ethical conduct, and comply with the Company’s Code of Conduct and anti-corruption requirements. Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusion: Promote diversity, inclusion, respect for cultural and religious differences and effective collaboration within a multicultural workforce. Development and National Workforce: Support the development, coaching, mentoring and career development of national employees through structured capacity building and knowledge transfer initiatives. Operational preparation and transfer: Provides leadership to ensure that the project is gradually prepared for commissioning, start-up and operation, as well as successfully transferred to the Operations team.

Experience

Continuous improvement: Foster a culture of learning, innovation, capitalizing on feedback, efficiency and continuous improvement throughout the project execution.

Candidate profile

REQUIRED PROFILE OF THE HOLDER ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in contract management, construction management, engineering, law, business management, business administration, purchasing or a related disciplineе. A relevant professional qualification or certification in contract management, commercial management, procurement or project management would be an asset. U training or certification in FIDIC contract administration and practical application of international construction contract conditions is desirable. Further training in claims management, contract law, dispute resolution, trade negotiations and project cost control would be an asset.

EXPERIENCE

, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: At least ten (10) years of proven experience in project contract management in the mining industry and/or mineral processing plants, including contract administration, commercial negotiations, cost control, claims management and contractor performance monitoring. Proven experience managing construction contracts throughout their life cycle, including contract development and administration, compliance monitoring, amendments and change orders, claims management, payment certification, performance monitoring and closing, ensuring execution in accordance with contractual obligations, approved budgets, project timelines and quality requirements. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact directly and effectively with contractors, suppliers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), service providers and internal stakeholders, in order to coordinate activities, resolve contractual and business issues, negotiate conditions and ensure clear alignment with project requirements, deliverables and expectations. Excellent proven leadership qualities, ability to influence, mentoring and professional relationship building skills. Proficiency in written, oral and report writing English is imperative. Knowledge of French is an asset. Mastery of the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Mastering Microsoft Project would be an asset. Leadership: Takes ownership of contractual issues and ensures the follow-up of agreed commitments and actions. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, influence, support and direct teams towards achieving project objectives. Organizational Sense and Rigor: Demonstrates strong planning, prioritization and time management capabilities in the simultaneous conduct of multiple contracts, deadlines, deliverables and competing demands. Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, records, notifications and reporting. PERSONAL QUALITIES Ensure critical contractual dates, milestones, obligations and approval requirements are continuously monitored. Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Confidentiality: Demonstrates a high degree of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive, confidential and commercially important information. Integrity: Demonstrates, in all circumstances, honesty, responsibility, ethical conduct and a sense of professional responsibility in all its activities and decision-making.

COMPOSITION AND DEPÔT OF THE APPLICATION FILE

Composition of the application file: One (1) CV reflecting the applicant’s skills and experiences in accordance with the position; Work certificates justifying the experience acquired; Legalized copies of diplomas; – Civil status documents

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