Contracts Manager

Key Responsibilities (KPAs)

Project & Operations Management

• Oversee and manage construction projects from initiation to completion
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Plan and coordinate labour, materials, and equipment
• Conduct regular site visits and progress evaluations

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, manage, and develop technical teams
• Ensure effective resource allocation for project execution
• Drive productivity and operational efficiency

Financial & Commercial Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets and cost control
• Approve invoices, purchase orders, and payment schedules
• Manage subcontractor agreements, rates, and contracts

Planning & Reporting

• Coordinate weekly:
  • Meetings
  • Procurement
  • Revenue and cost tracking
• Compile and submit reports to the Operations Director
• Conduct weekly reviews on progress, budget, and forward planning

Compliance, Quality & Safety

• Work closely with SHEQ to enforce safety standards and procedures
• Ensure all quality assurance tests are conducted on time
• Oversee compliance with project specifications and regulations

Stakeholder & Contract Management

• Manage stakeholder communication and reporting
• Chair internal and external project meetings
• Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping
• Handle contract initiation and completion certifications

Design & Technical Oversight

• Ensure timely delivery of temporary and permanent designs
• Address technical and resource challenges effectively

Minimum Requirements

• BTech / BSc in Civil Engineering
• Registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as:
  • Professional Civil Engineer / Technologist / Technician
    OR
• Registered with South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as:
  • Professional Construction Project Manager / Construction Manager
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil infrastructure projects:
  • Roads
  • Stormwater
  • Bulk pipelines
  • Water & sewer reticulation
  • Concrete works
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle (advantageous)

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent project planning and organisational ability
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking