Contracts Manager- Road Construction

An international industry leader within the civil construction with projects based in Eastern Cape is recruiting for an experienced and skilled Contract Managers

**Experience**:

- The successful incumbent must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a Contract Manager on infrastructure or **road** projects at a value of **at least R500 million.**

**Formal qualifications**:

- A bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil or structural), construction management, building studies, quantity surveying or a related field is preferred
- High proficiency in Microsoft Projects
- Valid driving license code 08
- Registration with **SACPCMP as PrCM or ECSA as PrEng/PrTechEng**:

- Own transport

**Responsibilities**:
The contract manager will be responsible for commercial and contractual work.

**_Contract specific tasks_**
- Ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract
- Conducting risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential contractual risks
- Negotiate contract terms with subcontractors and suppliers to optimize project outcome
- Overseeing all contract administration activities

**_ Planning_**
- Developing and maintaining a Contract Management Plan to guide project execution
- Managing claims for variations, extension of time and additional costs in accordance with contractual requirements
- Developing and presenting project proposals
- Producing plans and estimating budgets and timescales
- Managing construction schedules and budgets
- Handling any unexpected costs and planning for unforeseen circumstances
- Developing plans regarding the work schedule
- Collecting data for forecasting and planning purposes

**_ Client relations and liaison_**
- Discussing, drafting, reviewing and negotiating the terms of business contracts
- Liaise with project stakeholders, including clients, consultants and subcontractors to address contractual matters
- Handling and managing client expectations
- Agreeing on budgets and timescales with various stakeholders
- Attending site meetings to monitor progress
- Acting as the main point of contact for clients, site and project managers
- Provide regular updates on contract performance to project management and other stakeholders
- Working with third parties to ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities
- Liaising with technical and financial staff, sub-contractors, legal teams and the client’s own representatives
- Building and maintaining good relationships with clients and suppliers
- Liaising with external stakeholders to document all activities
- Compiling and making of presentations to clients and suppliers

**_ Quality and regulation compliance_**
- Making sure construction projects meet agreed technical standards
- Ensuring that all project documentation, including correspondence, payment claims and reports is accurate and up-to-date
- Identifying ways to increase efficiency and improve productivity
- Overseeing invoicing at the end of a project
- Ensuring that all contracts are accurate and relevant documentation is correct and updated when necessary
- Identifying ways to increase efficiency and improve productivity
- Monitoring project progress to ensure alignment with the contract schedule and budget
- Staying informed and updated on South African construction laws, regulations and industry standards and trends
- Health safety and environmental legislation and regulation compliance

**Inherent requirements for the position**:

- Strong knowledge of South African contract law and construction regulations
- Proven experience in claims management, contract negotiation and dispute resolution
- Working knowledge and experience with legal documentation
- Experience with IT and Mathematics
- Strong leadership skills
- Business management skills
- Excellent communication (verbal, written and technical)
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Analytical thinking
- Knowledge of project management software
- Understanding of contractual conditions and relevant industry regulations
- Excellent attention to detail
- Familiarity with standard contract forms such as FIDIC is a must
- Strong interpersonal skills