Senior Contract Professional

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa MECS Africa Full time

As a Senior Contract Professional with MECS Africa, you will play a vital role in shaping the company's contract administration processes. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring seamless project execution and maximizing value for our clients.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our team in Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract management, cost control, and contractor oversight. They will be responsible for preparing, negotiating, awarding, and administering contracts, as well as maintaining project cost control systems and managing back charges and change controls.

The successful candidate will have experience working with various forms of contract, including NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke forms. They will also have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contract Management: Prepare, negotiate, award, and administer contracts, including contract documents, amendments, and notifications.
  • Cost Control: Maintain project cost control systems, update projected completion costs, and manage back charges and change controls.
  • Contractor Oversight: Verify progress certificates, resolve claims, and evaluate contractor performance to ensure compliance.
  • Project Coordination: Attend inspections, kick-off, and progress meetings, while managing site instructions and ensuring contract compliance.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain control registers, communicate with head office cost control, and handle any additional contractual or commercial issues.
Requirements
  • A tertiary qualification in a Commercial or Quantity Surveying Field.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in Contract Administration within Commercial fields like Quantity Surveying.
  • Experience with NEC, FIDIC and bespoke forms of contract.
  • Experience in an EPCM environment.
  • Experience in evaluating, negotiating and awarding of contracts.
  • Good computer literacy skills in MS Office and Excel.
  • Working knowledge of MS Project would be advantageous but not a requirement.
What We Offer

Our competitive salary package includes an estimated annual salary of $60,000 - $80,000, depending on experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including comprehensive health insurance and opportunities for professional development.



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