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Senior Construction Contracts ManagerCA Global Headhunters • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Senior Construction Contracts Manager

Senior Construction Contracts Manager

CA Global Headhunters • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
1 day ago
Job description

Our client a technology-enabled property developer and construction group is currently looking for a Senior Construction Contracts Manager to oversee all contractual aspects of its large-scale residential construction projects in the Western Cape. This is a critical role responsible for managing large scale construction projects of 50-100 units at a time. The current projects are located at the companys current major development in Blue Downs called CentralBlue and will expand to our second large-scale project in Somerset West scheduled to commence in H2 2026.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience in construction contract management a deep understanding of standard industry contracts (particularly JBCC) and a proven ability to manage risk control costs and ensure project value.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Strategy & Procurement :

  • In collaboration with the Head of Construction and the QS Team develop and implement procurement and contract strategies for all South African residential development projects.
  • In collaboration with the QS and Property Development Teams Lead the procurement and tendering process for subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Draft review and negotiate standard-form construction contracts primarily JBCC agreements.

2. Contract Administration & Management :

  • Administer construction-related contracts throughout the project lifecycle from inception to close-out.
  • Manage contractual correspondence instructions and notifications in a timely and professional manner.
  • Proactively manage and process claims variations extensions of time (EOT) requests and dispute resolution.
  • Ensure all parties including contractors and consultants adhere to their contractual obligations.
  • 3. Risk & Compliance Management :

  • Proactively identify assess and mitigate contractual and commercial risks associated with each project.
  • Manage contractual disputes leading negotiations to find commercially viable solutions.
  • Ensure all projects are compliant with relevant legislation building codes and health & safety regulations.
  • 4. Financial & Commercial Oversight :

  • Work closely with the professional team (including Quantity Surveyors) to manage project cost control.
  • Review and verify payment applications valuations and issue payment certificates.
  • Prepare regular reports on contract status commercial risks and financial performance for senior management.
  • 5. Stakeholder Management :

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters.
  • Liaise effectively with subcontractors suppliers and professional teams (architects engineers QS property development team) to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Qualifications & Experience

    Education :

  • A Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management Engineering or Law is required.
  • Experience :

  • A minimum of 10 years of direct experience as a Contracts Manager.
  • Specific and proven experience in large-scale residential construction or major property development projects is essential.
  • Technical Skills :

  • Expert knowledge of South African construction contracts particularly the JBCC suite is mandatory.
  • Familiarity with FIDIC and NEC contracts is beneficial.
  • Strong understanding of construction law risk management principles and dispute resolution processes.
  • Professional Registration : Professional registration (e.g. PrQS PrCM PrEng) is highly advantageous.
  • Skills & Competencies

  • Meticulous Detail : A keen eye for detail with exceptional accuracy in contract review and administration.
  • Negotiation Skills : Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills with the ability to handle difficult conversations and find common ground.
  • Analytical Mindset : Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to make complex contractual issues clear to non-specialists.
  • Integrity : Unquestionable personal and professional integrity.
  • Autonomy : Ability to work independently manage a complex workload and meet strict deadlines.
  • If you are interested please share your cv to

    Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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