Contract Manager

Unik Civil Engineering (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.400.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Unik Civil Engineering (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the full lifecycle of mining infrastructure civil projects. This role operates regionally, balancing executive strategy with on-site execution to ensure model projects with profitable outcomes, zero safety incidents, and high quality within schedule.

The candidate must have extensive experience in mine infrastructure and a strong grasp of construction economics and project management, with the ability to translate site

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 15 years in civil engineering with mining infrastructure experience.
• 5–7 years as Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager overseeing multiple mine sites.
• Significant experience in DFI-funded mining civils.
• Proven ability to manage projects using RIB CCS (Candy) and Buildsmart.

Aufgaben

• Strategic Planning & Timetable Integrity for projects.
• Financial Stewardship & Profit Maximization across portfolios.
• HSEQ Governance (Safety & Quality) across sites.
• Contractual & Client Interface management and communication.

Kenntnisse

Financial Analytics

Forecasting

Contractual Strategy

Technical Breadth

Ausbildung

B.Sc or B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Pr.CPM (SACPCMP) or Pr.Eng (ECSA)

Construction Law (FIDIC/NEC) certificate/diploma

Tools

RIB CCS (Candy)

Buildsmart

Jobbeschreibung

1. JOB PURPOSE

The Contract Manager is the lead responsible for the total lifecycle and successful delivery of assigned construction projects. The primary objective is to ensure that every project under their jurisdiction is a "Model Project"- delivered with maximum Profit, zero Safety incidents, uncompromising Quality, and strictly according to the Timetable.

Operating primarily from a regional office but maintaining ultimate authority over site-based teams, the Contracts Manager bridges the gap between executive strategy and site-level execution. This role requires a master-level understanding of construction economics and project management. The incumbent must be able to "see through" site reports to identify the truth of project health, intervening decisively before risks become losses.

Candidates shall possess solid practical working experience in mine infrastructure civil works.

2. KEY JOB OUTPUTS AND ELEMENTS

Output 1: Strategic Planning & Timetable Integrity

Output 2: Financial Stewardship & Profit Maximization

Output 3: HSEQ Governance (Safety & Quality)

Output 4: Contractual & Client Interface

3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)

Education

• Primary Degree: B.Sc or B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Professional Registration: Pr.CPM (SACPCMP) or Pr.Eng (ECSA) is highly preferred.
• Legal Qualification: A certificate or diploma in Construction Law (FIDIC/NEC) is an advantage.

Experience

• Total Career: Minimum of 15 years in the civil engineering industry, with abundant hands-on experience engaged in mining infrastructure construction throughout professional career.
• Management Experience: At least 5-7 years specifically as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager overseeing multiple sites, including mine civil construction projects.
• Sector Context: Significant experience in DFI-funded infrastructure (Mining-related civils).
• Software: Proven ability to manage projects using RIB CCS (Candy) and Buildsmart.

4. TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Financial Analytics: Ability to perform "Forensic" reviews of project budgets and cost reports.
• Forecasting: High-level ability to forecast "Cost to Complete" and "Final Margin" with accuracy.
• Contractual Strategy: Expert knowledge of FIDIC and the ability to draft high-level contractual correspondence.
• Technical Breadth: Knowledge across earthworks, concrete, and specialized infrastructure, covering various types of mine auxiliary civil construction works.