Contracts Manager

Description

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee and manage multiple civil construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered according to contractual requirements budgets quality standards and timelines.

This role requires a commercially astute and hands-on professional with strong experience in civil construction bulk earthworks and infrastructure projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in civil construction.
• Proven experience in a senior Contracts Manager Senior Project Manager or Construction Manager role.
• Strong background in civil infrastructure and bulk earthworks.
• Experience with roads stormwater systems sewer networks water reticulation and municipal infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage multiple construction contracts project teams and sites.
• Strong financial and commercial management skills including budgeting cost control cash flow and profit margin forecasting.
• Experience in contract administration tender pricing Bills of Quantities (BOQs) claims variations and extensions of time.
• Proficiency in CCS/Candy with a solid understanding of project costing and commercial reporting.
• Experience with BuildSmart is advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of construction contract frameworks such as GCC JBCC FIDIC or NEC will be beneficial.
• Excellent leadership negotiation communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must be willing to work on-site and travel between projects when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multiple civil construction contracts from commencement through to completion.
• Monitor project progress costs budgets and profitability.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines and contractual requirements.
• Manage contract administration including claims variations extensions of time and subcontractor agreements.
• Review tender pricing BOQs cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Monitor cash flow project expenditure and final margin forecasts.
• Lead and support project managers site managers and construction teams.
• Coordinate with clients consultants subcontractors suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health safety quality and construction standards.
• Provide regular project performance and commercial reports to senior management.

How To Apply:

• Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Send your CV to: or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn.
• Alternatively you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve
• We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

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Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1