Contracts Manager

Required Skills:

Assist with the compilation of construction-related contractual correspondence and draft responses to incoming correspondence. Coordinate and compile daily weekly and monthly reports covering project progress finance construction progress disputes and claims. Coordinate and submit construction records for the compilation of As-Built records. Maintain registers and ensure timely responses to correspondence claims and contractor queries. Arrange and coordinate site meetings and subordinate meetings including agendas invitations venues and minutes. Evaluate project events variation notices and claims for contractual entitlement and recommend appropriate action. Manage construction-related matters and provide support during dispute resolution processes. Evaluate progress against the approved programme and make recommendations where required. Monitor and report on milestone achievement and payment certification in relation to contractual matters. Coordinate Contracts Management activities with Construction Assurance and other relevant project support teams. Liaise with relevant project and site management teams regarding contractual matters and commercial requirements. Assist with the coordination and direction of Contracts and Programme Engineers and site administration structures. Coordinate monthly programme progress reporting and ensure contractual aspects are accurately reflected. Collate reconcile and assess construction records and information required for contract management purposes. Identify construction-related contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation. Manage construction-related risks and maintain a comprehensive risk register. Compile ad hoc contractual and commercial reports as required. Escalate contractual and commercial issues of concern to senior management. Support the development of site-based commercial staff and identify relevant CPD opportunities. Experience: Minimum 10 years experience on major civil construction projects. At least 5 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor Contracts Engineer and/or Programming Engineer. Working knowledge of construction law. Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous: Weirs Pipelines Roads Buildings and structures Heavy foundations Civil construction Core Competencies Strong computer and database skills. Proven leadership experience within multidisciplinary and multicultural environments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong risk management capabilities. Highly organized and deadline-driven. Strong commercial and contractual understanding. Ability to analyze contractual matters and make sound recommendations.

Required Education:

Qualifications: BSc/BEng or B-Tech Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying. Professional registration with ECSA as a PrEng or PrTech or registration with SACPQSP would be advantageous.